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Employment Benefits
COMPENSATION
Wages & OT
Non-exempt employees are paid a weekly salary plus overtime. Salaries for Trainee and Entry Level Firefighter 1 are:
Firefighter Trainee - Est. Weekly Salary: $681.75 - * Annual Pay: $ 35,451.00
Entry Level Firefighter 1 - Est. Weekly Salary: $ 846.49 - * Annual Pay: $ 44,017.78
(* Pay scale and hours worked are subject to change.)
All full time hourly employees are classified as salary non-exempt (salary plus overtime). Estimated annual pay is based on the salary and scheduled overtime for 24-hour shift schedule.
Pay is semi-monthly with pay dates on the 15th and last day of each month, paid through direct deposit.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
1 to 4 years 156 hours
5 to 9 years 192 hours
10 to 19 years 240 hours
20 to 29 years 264 hours
Holiday Leave
80 Hours a year.
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS
Employer FICA
Social Security tax assessed on an employer for all wages paid to employees and credited to each individual's Social Security account.
FUTA
Federal Unemployment tax assessed to employers for employment insurance coverage for qualifying separated employees.
Pension
To become eligible for enrollment into the pension plan an employee must complete one year of service with enrollment permitted the following January 1 or July 1. 15% of each employee’s estimated annual base-pay salary is contributed into the pension fund. One Hundred Percent vesting occurs after 5 years of employment.
401(K) Matching
To become eligible for enrollment into the 401(K) plan an employee must complete one year of service with enrollment permitted the following January 1 or July 1. 2% match will be contributed by RTFC to each participant. One Hundred Percent vesting in Company contribution occurs after 3 years of service.
State Unemployment
The Texas Employment Commission assesses a state (as opposed to Federal in the case of FUTA) unemployment tax on employers for unemployment insurance coverage for qualifying separated employees.
Life Insurance
Each full-time employee is provided basic life insurance.
AD&D
Each full-time employee is covered by an Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy.
Medical
RTFC carries medical insurance for each full-time employee, paid for by RTFC. The employee pays for optional dependent coverage.
Personal Accident
For each full time employee, RTFC carries Accident Expense Insurance Policy designed to help cover the expenses associated with an accidental injury.
Line of Duty Disability
A line-of-duty disability policy is also carried covering each full-time employee.
Long Term Disability
All full-time employees are covered by RTFC's Long Term Disability policy.
Worker’s Compensation
A state-regulated insurance program covering each employee for work-related injuries and illnesses.
NON TRADITIONAL BENEFITS
Tuition Reimbursement
After 1 full year of employment, Full-time employees who successfully complete course work deemed to have benefit to the performance of his/her position will be reimbursed for tuition and books directly related to this course work. ($1,000 maximum limit).
Professional Development
Certain staff employees are expected to attend seminars and workshops aimed at upgrading knowledge of a particular area of their job. When approved, these expenses are paid, in whole or in part, by RTFC.
Uniforms/Pagers
RTFC provides for uniform allowance, pager, and pager insurance.
Safety Items & Protective Clothing
Each firefighter is issued certain safety items and protective clothing for use in training and real situation duty.
Drug Screen
RTFC promotes a drug free workplace, which includes drug testing.
Physical Exams
Each firefighter is required to take an annual physical exam to determine and maintain fitness for the demands of a firefighter position.
Regulatory Compliance
Administration by the Fire Company of an immunization program that includes the vaccinations Hepatitis B (booster) and flu shots.
Training (In-Service)
All ERS firefighters are required to attend quarterly training provided by the RTFC Training Academy.
Rank Structure
- Trainee
- Entry Level Firefighter 1
- Senior Level Firefighter 1
- Entry Level Firefighter 2
- Senior Level Firefighter 2
- Entry Level Captain
- Senior Level Captain
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