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of paying the firefighter for time spent in course studies. After the probationary period determined by the Fire Chief, a firefighter may receive their bonus with the completion of the following three courses: Firefighter I Course, NFPA 1001Firefighter II Course, and the EMR Course, including certification tests. The bonus will be in the amount established in the salary resolution and will only be rewarded with the successful completion of the probationary period and the three courses listed. Those joining the Fire Department whom have already completed the three courses must wait until after their probationary period to receive the training bonus, which shall not be less than 12 months, as stated in Section b.1 2.0 Attendance Requirements 11.1 Employee Requirements. Every City employee has an important role to play in maintaining a productive workplace. Therefore, it is essential that all employees be regular in their attendance during all scheduled hours of work. Unsatisfactory attendance, including reporting late and quitting early, may be grounds for disciplinary action. If an employee must be absent from work for any reason, other than approved time off, the employee must notify his/her immediate Department Head at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of his/her normal working hours. If an emergency prevents the employee from notifying his/her Department Head at such time, the employee is expected to call as soon as possible during the workday. The City reserves the right to require an employee to provide documentation from the employee’s doctor or professional health care provider verifying the illness or injury which results in absence from work. 11.2 Firefighter Attendance Requirements. The Hugo Fire Department requires that employees meet all attendance requirements. In order for a team to function efficiently and effectively, employees are expected to respond to emergency response calls and to attend department trainings and meetings. IAttendance is mandatory; however, if employees cannot meet the attendance requirements due to a medical condition or emergency, he or she should complete and turn in the Leave of Absence form. Attendance is expected and is an essential component of an employee’s performance and may be considered when making recommendations for promotions or educational opportunities. Failure to use the established reporting process will be grounds for disciplinary action. 11.3 Firefighter Training, Drills, and Meeting Attendance. The Hugo Fire Department highly recommends its firefighters to attend all regularly scheduled training activities and business meetings. It is the responsibility of each employee that they keep track of their training and meeting attendance to maintain good standing within the department. It is required that employees attend 60% of work drills and 1 Amended 5-2-2016