Add Deputy Fire Chief position to city's job classification system
In Plain English
The fire department currently has no deputy chief position between the fire chief and lower-ranking officers. This creates a new job title that would serve as second-in-command. If approved, the city can hire someone for this role to help manage daily operations.
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Votes
To adopt Resolution No. 22-15
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved creating a new deputy fire chief position to serve as second-in-command in the fire department. Currently, there's no leadership role between the fire chief and lower-ranking officers, which this new position would fill. The deputy chief would help manage daily fire department operations. This is an administrative change that establishes the job classification but doesn't immediately hire anyone or allocate specific funding for the role.
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