The City of Thunder Bay has received an award for the Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association.
The award is determined by a provincially-appointed arbitrator, and is mandatory.
It is for a five year term collective agreement for the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022.
Today, a 1st Class Fire Fighter earns a base salary of $102,375 and by the end of the contract, a 1st Class Fire Fighter salary will be $106,498.
The award includes numerous increases and improvements to the benefit package including increases to paramedical services and a new health care spending account for new retirees.
It also includes 20 additional paid leave days to conduct Thunder Bay Firefighter Association business and an enhanced overtime entitlement.
