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ARTICLE 15 SAFETY AND HEALTH 15 . 01 The County and the Union agree to cooperate to the fullest extent in the promotion of safe work practices as outlined by policies and procedures set forth by the Indian River County Administration and the Emergency Services Personnel Rules and Regulations. 15 . 02 It is recognized and agreed by the County and the Union that the County is obligated to provide new and improved safety equipment and to utilize modern technology and methods to meet the objectives and functions of the Fire Division within budgetary limitations. The County agrees to continue maintaining maintenance logs and other records and to perform tests to ensure that presently used vehicles are operationally safe . 15 . 03 The Union Safety Committee and Fire Chief or designee may meet at the request of either party to discuss new safety methods, equipment, and technology. 15 . 04 The County agrees to comply with Section 112 . 18 , Florida Statutes (Special provisions relative to disability) and Section 112 . 181 , Florida Statutes ( 1997) (special provisions relative to certain communicable diseases) . 15 . 05 The Union and the County agree to the concept of a smoke-free fire service, as supported by the Professional Firefighters of Florida. Towards that end there shall be no smoking or use of tobacco products allowed in any area of the fire stations and/or vehicles. Additionally, all bargaining unit employees hired after October 1 , 2000, shall abstain, both on and off duty, form the use of tobacco products. 15 . 06 The Employer and the Union agree to adhere to the Emergency Medical Services protocol. 15 . 07 The County shall provide immunizations for all employees who want to be immunized as follows : Flu, Tetanus (every ten ( 10) years), and Hepatitis - (Type A and B) (every five (5) years) . The County shall provide testing for tuberculosis each year, and Hepatitis C once as a baseline and after each potential exposure. 18