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��� <br />� <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 8/17/2015 <br />Item No.: 15.a <br />Department Approval City Manager Approval <br />% � "�`�f p�� <br />Item Description: Fire Department Stafiing Program Update & Discussion <br />BACKGROUND <br />Throughout 2014 the Fire Department provided education and communication to the City <br />Council regarding the concept of transitioning the Fire Department from a primarily part-time <br />staffing model to a model utilizing more full-time fireiighters and full-time supervision over a <br />period of time. <br />As part of the 2015 budget City Council approved the first step of the Fire Department's <br />transition plan, which was the hiring of six full-time firefighters. The new six full-time <br />firefighters started their career March 3, 2015. <br />While still early into the new program things have transitioned very well. The firefighters and <br />department are adjusting to the new changes. <br />The next step of the transition plan involved the single most important step of the plan, the <br />transition to 24/7 full-time supervision. As part of this transition step the Fire Department has <br />developed a reorganization plan which meets the goal of full-time supervision and is budget <br />neutral. <br />The reorganization plan will be presented in detail as part of tonight's presentation, but in <br />summary it includes the reestablishment of the Assistant Chief position, moving the three <br />Battalion Chief positions to on-duty supervisor working 24/7/365, and bringing a more <br />manageable work schedule to the current part-time staff. <br />Prepared by: Timothy O'Neill, Fire Chief <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />