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<br />: <br /> Page 45 <br />in training and license requirements. Additionally, on-call firefighters on a personal leave <br />of absence shall not accrue service time. <br /> <br />At all times, the number of on-call firefighters permitted to be out on personal leave shall <br />not be more than three (3) on-call firefighters. Exceptions may be given on a case-by-case <br />basis and shall be dependent upon the approval of the Fire Chief and City Administrator. <br /> <br />b. Medical Leave <br />Medical leave of absence may be granted for a medical condition, injury or illness related <br />or unrelated to firefighting duties. On-call firefighters who are in need of a medical leave <br />shall notify the City Administrator and provide proper verification from a health care <br />provider within two weeks of requesting medical leave. The maximum time for medical <br />leave is six (6) months. Extensions may be approved by the City Administrator, who may <br />take into consideration the circumstances surrounding the request and the needs of the <br />Fire Department to service the citizens of Hugo. <br /> <br />On-call firefighters shall be required to provide written release from their medical care <br />providers before returning to the department. If light duty after medical leave is <br />applicable, the on-call firefighter must provide restricted work requirements by a health <br />care provider. The on-call firefighter will have up to six (6) months to comply with <br />department standards. Light duty may only extend beyond six (6) months with the <br />approval of the Fire Chief and City Administrator. <br /> <br />On-call firefighters who are on medical leave are exempt from emergency response and <br />training percentages and may not respond to calls. It is highly recommended for <br />employees on partial leave to participate in training and license requirements as <br />approved by their medical care provider. On-call firefighters on medical leave of absence <br />shall not accrue service time. <br /> <br />c. Military Leave <br />The City complies with all federal and state laws regarding military leave. On-call <br />firefighters shall notify the Fire Chief and City Administrator as soon as possible when <br />taking military leave. On-call firefighters are eligible for up to fifteen (15) days per year <br />for reserve training. During this reserve training, no call, training functions or <br />departmental functions are counted against the on-call firefighter. <br /> <br />On-call firefighters who are called to active duty are exempt from emergency response <br />and training percentages, and do not respond to calls. It is highly recommended for <br />employees on leave to participate in training and license requirements. On-call <br />firefighters on military leave of absence do accrue service time. Upon separation from <br />active military duty, on-call firefighters should contact the Fire Chief for reinstatement. <br /> <br />Section 11.26 Light Duty/Modified Duty Assignment <br />