RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave for Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward.
Request approval for injury on duty leave (Salary Continuation) extension for Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward.
Specific Explanation:
Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward was first injured on duty on August 24, 2018. Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward and coworker were trying to move a 200lb patient from the hospital bed to the stretcher when the coworker lost his grip on the patient. Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward tried not to drop the patient, resulting in injury to his right lower back and right leg.
Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward was approved for injury leave beginning August 25, 2018. Firefighter EMT Landrew Ward completed one year of injury leave on August 24, 2019. This request is for an extension of injury on duty leave beginning August 25, 2019 through November 22, 2019, which will result in the amount of $3,412.17.
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Sam Pena Jane Cheeks
Fire Chief Human Resources Director