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Paramedic Academy Training Agreement <br /> Notice and Explanation <br /> The attached Paramedic Academy Training Agreement is a contract in which <br /> Orange County ("County")through its Emergency Services Department agrees to provide <br /> you a salary and train you at its expense to become a Certified Paramedic. In return, you <br /> agree to work for the County as a Paramedic for at least two years following your board <br /> certification as a Paramedic and remain on probation for one year. In addition, it <br /> provides that if you leave Orange County before the two years have expired you will be <br /> required to reimburse the County a portion, based on your time of service, of the amount <br /> spent on your training. The exact amount is set forth in the contract. <br /> The contract also provides that if you owe the County money under the contract <br /> when you leave,the County can deduct up to that amount from your last paycheck or any <br /> other money the County may owe you at the time you leave. <br /> If you agree to the terms of the contract, please sign it and return the signed <br /> agreement to Emergency Services. You must sign the Agreement to be considered for <br /> continued employment as a Paramedic Trainee through the Orange County Paramedic <br /> Academy Program. <br /> If you do not sign the contract, you will no longer be employed by Orange County <br /> as a Paramedic Trainee. If you were previously employed with the County as an EMT, <br /> you will be allowed to return to that position should a position be available. <br /> PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE CONTRACT YOURSELF. IF YOU <br /> DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT OR HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT SIGNING THE <br /> AGREEMENT,PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR <br /> ATTORNEY. <br /> Please sign here to indicate that you have received both this notice and the actual <br /> contract. <br /> Employee Sig ature Date <br />