Emergency Responder Leave Handbook Statement: Washington

Employees who are volunteer firefighters or reserve officers will be allowed time off to respond to a fire alarm or an emergency call that occurred prior to the time the employee is scheduled to report to work. For purposes of this policy, a "volunteer firefighter" is one who is not paid, is not already at work when called to serve as a volunteer and has been ordered to remain at his or her position by the commanding authority at the scene of the fire.

Employees may be asked to provide verification that