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Effective the first pay period after August 1, 2007, the salary ranges of all classifications represented by the Union shall be increased by four percent (4 %). In addition, the salary range of Fire Captain shall be increased by an additional three percent (3 %) for a total of seven percent (7 %) effective the first pay period after August 1, 2007 and the salary range of Fire Engineer shall be increased by an additional one and one -half percent (1.5 %) for a total of five and one -half percent (5.5 %) effective the first pay period after August 1, 2007. Effective the first pay period after August 1, 2007, the salary ranges of Firefighter, Fire Engineer and Fire Captain shall include two and one -half percent (2.5 %) for EMT Pay. Effective the first pay period after August 1, 2008, the salary ranges of all classifications represented by the Union shall be increased by four percent (4 %). Effective the first pay period after August 1, 2009, the salary ranges of all classifications represented by the Union shall be increased by four percent (4 %). 5.2 Entrance Salary The entrance salary and benefits for a new employee entering the Department service shall be the minimum salary for the class to which he /she is appointed. When circumstances warrant, the Fire Chief may authorize an entrance salary for the original appointment or a reinstatement at a rate greater than the minimum rate for that classification. 5.3 Conversion of Pay Rates Any monthly rate of pay may be converted into any equivalent rate of pay or to any other time basis when, in the judgment of the Fire Chief, such a conversion is advisable. In determining the equivalent amounts on a different time basis, the Fire Chief shall provide tables for use in converting monthly salaries to hourly rates, as well as for calculating hourly rates. 5.4 Salary Advancement Permanent and probationary employees shall be advanced one salary step in their respective classifications after satisfactory completion of full -time service, until the top of the range is reached. (See timetable below). No salary advancement shall exceed the maximum rate established in the respective classification. Advancements shall not be automatic but shall depend upon increased service value of an employee to the City as recommended by the Fire Chief. Changes in an employee's salary because of promotion or demotion establish a new salary anniversary date for that employee. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not establish a new salary anniversary date for employees serving in that classification. 4