Ravena Rescue Squad, Inc.
Guidelines for a Volunteer Member to request a Stipend - rev. 3/1/05
A $13 stipend will be
available to one member driver and one member EMT
in charge on each ambulance transport to a hospital. Plus
$1.00 for each hour signed up on master schedule
To be eligible for a stipend a member
must:
A. Sign a confidentiality form, have a current CPR card and a valid drivers license on file with the Squad office and be a driver certified by the Chief or Deputy Chief to drive an ambulance.
B. Sign a confidentiality form, have a current CPR card on file with the Squad office and you are an EMT with an current EMT card on file with the Squad office
C. Member must be on the master crew schedule a minimum of 12 hours during the month that a stipend is requested.
D. Must fill out Stipend request form and attach it to the PCR Sign
E. If during the month you have not been on a transport but have signed up on the Master List for 12 or
more hours you may submit a Stipend request for those hours
If you
are not sure that you have the needed documents on file, check
with Alice Ross.
To get your
name on the master schedule
a
Your crew chief must have your crew schedule into the office one
week prior to your scheduled time.
b
A member can call the office or our dispatcher, Alice Ross to get
on the master schedule.
( you
CAN NOT just put your name on the posted schedule that is at the
garage.)
1
Penalties for not covering a call during the time that you had
signed up for on the
Master Schedule;
a
You may loose credit for any time you have qualified for during
that week.
b
You may loose any Stipends that you may have qualified for during
that week
2
Any member on the Schedule has priority to go on a call during
their scheduled time.
3
If there is no one on the schedule the first member who calls
dispatch will have priority.
4
The week for Stipends will be Saturday 6:00 am to the following
Saturday 5:59 am.
5
A crew person (non EMT ) who meets requirements and goes on a
transport with just a driver and the medic (no EMT available) may
request a stipend.
6
Any member that responds to a call and does not request a stipend
may fill out a points form.
7
Only a EMT and a Driver are eligible for sign up time stipends.
1 You can not sign up on the Master Schedule for first calls as a EMT when a paid EMT or the LaFarge crew is scheduled to cover. You can sign up for second calls.
3
You can not request a stipend if there is a paid EMT or
Driver on the schedule and you go on the call and leave the EMT
or Driver for a second call.
Q
I can only cover part of a 6 hour block?
A
You can partner with another member. The member that will qualify
for a stipend should have their name on the master schedule. The
member whose name is on the Master Schedule will get credit for
the time and can request a stipend for any transports they go on.
If your partner goes on a transport while they are covering for
you they can request a stipend based on your qualifying hours
whether or not they would qualify on their own.
Q
Is the Point System still in effect?
A
Yes, but there will be no points for calls that you request a
stipend. You can receive points for training, work details,
meetings and calls (transports and non transports) you respond to
and do not request a stipend and fill out a points form.
Q
Can I still sign up to cover calls even if I do not want a
stipend?
A
Yes, that’s your option.
Q
If I sign up for second calls will that time count toward the
minimum time needed to request a stipend?
A
Yes, if you sign up in 6 hour blocks and first call is covered
and you understand that if member covering first call does not
show up you must cover that call.
Q
If I sign up for second calls can I request a stipend for those
hours?
A
Yes, if you have a total of 12 hours or more for the month.
Q
Can I sign up for Third calls?
A
No, however if you go on a third call and you meet requirements
for a stipend you may request one.
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Stipend
checks will be issued once a month. They will be mailed during
the first week of the month
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Office
phone number 756-2096 – leave message on answering machine
Alice
Ross phone number 756-6792
Updated: 03/10/2005