SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Injury During Participation in the WPE
A. Any employee injured during the WPE shall follow the guidelines established in the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee Personnel Rules and Regulations Page 46.
Procedures for Unsuccessful Completion (Firefighters hired after November 26, 2007)
A. Firefighters who fail any portion of the WPE shall immediately begin a rehabilitation program to
facilitate progress in attaining a level of fitness necessary for the individual’s assigned functions
and activities.
B. A Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) will be assigned to the individual and an individualized workout plan
will be created and followed.
C. The rehabilitation program shall continue until the employee successfully completes the WPE or
up to one (1) year, whichever is less.
D. The WPE will be given no more than once per quarter (3 months) for a period not to exceed one
(1) year.
E. If after one (1) year the employee is still unable to successfully pass the WPE, the employee may
be transferred into another position for which he/she is qualified if a vacancy exist. If there is no
vacancy, the employee shall be terminated.
F. Any employee transferred or terminated under the City’s “Fit-for Duty” policy may apply for
future fire department positions as they become available.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 317
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley