Meeting Date: |
February 27, 2018 |
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Title: |
Conversion of FREM Positions for 24/7 ALS Supervision |
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Agenda Title: |
Conversion of FREM Positions for 24/7 ALS Supervision |
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Recommendation: |
Recommend approval of the conversion of three existing FTE Firefighter positions to the rank of Lieutenant, to provide the necessary supervision for the implementation of 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) staffing at Stations 1, 4, and 8. |
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Summary: |
FREM is requesting the conversion of three existing FTE Firefighter positions to the rank of Lieutenant, to provide the necessary supervision for the implementation of 24/7 ALS staffing at Stations 1, 4, and 8. These positions would become effective on March 26 to coincide with the changes in schedules associated with Stations 1, 4, and 8 to create a third shift in order to achieve a base level of ALS staffing in each of these stations. |
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Financial Impact: |
The funding for the increased cost associated with the conversion of these positions is not expected to exceed $10,000 for the remainder of the FY18 budget, and will be funded through the existing FREM budget. |
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Staff Contacts: |
Jay Cullinan, Fire Chief |
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Additional Background/Other Considerations: |
N/A |
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Consequence of Denial/Inaction: |
Failure to approve the conversion of these positions will result in an inability to provide adequate supervision for the additional shift created through the modification of schedules at Stations 1, 4, and 8. |
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