Approve $148,470 in overtime to backfill 3 firefighters training at fire academy
In Plain English
The fire department runs its 2023 Fire Academy from March through June to train 12 new firefighters. Three current firefighters must temporarily leave their regular shifts to serve as instructors for 12 weeks. If approved, the city pays overtime to other firefighters who cover the vacant shifts to maintain minimum staffing levels.
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Votes
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6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved overtime funding for firefighters to cover shifts while three colleagues teach at the 2023 Fire Academy. The academy will train 12 new firefighters from March through June, but requires current firefighters to serve as instructors for 12 weeks, leaving gaps in regular staffing. The city will pay overtime to other firefighters who work extra shifts to maintain minimum staffing levels during this period. Councilmember Doria Robinson abstained from the vote.
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