(Volunteer Firefighter) Disciplinary Agreement Between the - Fire District and Firefighter

This Agreement is made this ____ day of _____________, 2005, by and between Fire Fighter (herein referred to as the Firefighter), and the _______________ Fire District, (hereinafter the District), with offices at 133 Main Street, New York, New York XXXXX.

WHEREAS, Firefighter is a (insert position of firefighter, if necessary) and volunteer firefighter with the _______________ Fire District. As such, the firefighter is entitled to the protections and procedures set forth in §209(l) of the General Municipal Law.

(If charges are pending)

WHEREAS, Firefighter has been suspended from duty, both as a volunteer and officer (if applicable) pending the district’s serving upon the firefighter a Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing. Such statement of charges will allege certain acts of unprofessional conduct, misconduct of duty and/or improper conduct.

(If charges have been filed)

WHEREAS, Firefighter has been suspended from duty, both as a volunteer and officer (if applicable) and a Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing charges have been filed and served upon the firefighter. These statements of charges allege certain acts of unprofessional conduct, misconduct of duty and/or improper conduct.

WHEREAS, it is presumed that the firefighter will disagree with the allegations and statements that will be set forth in such statements of charges, interpose an answer and prepare a defense to these charges. The above notwithstanding, Firefighter recognizes that the allegations, if proven, could constitute grounds for discipline and/or possibly removal from the department; and

(Insert if applicable)

WHEREAS, the _______________ Fire District is willing to reinstate the firefighter to his position before the suspension upon certain conditions, obviating the need for a hearing on the charges and obviating the chance of discipline and/or removal; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter is willing to accept such discipline and abide by the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement:

NOW THEREFORE, the parties AGREE as follows:

1. As a result of a plea negotiation between the firefighter and the ______________ Fire District, Firefighter is being offered the opportunity to admit to having violated Rule number ___ of the ________________ Fire District (insert any applicable rules, regulations or standards violated). This admission will be in full satisfaction of all pending charges (if charges pending) (or all subsequent filed charges) originating on the date...