Consider and take action on an Ordinance amending the Fire Department Classification Plan to reflect one (1) fewer position in the classification of Captain and one (1) additional position in the classification of Firefighter; the total number of authorized Fire Department personnel will remain unchanged.

Following the retirement of Captain Wendell Wiley on July 20, 2025, the Fire Department must make an adjustment to its staffing classifications. In order to meet operational staffing demands and remain compliant with civil service timelines and requirements, we are reducing the number of budgeted positions in the classification of Captain by one (1) and increasing the number of budgeted positions in the classification of Firefighter by one (1).

This adjustment ensures the department maintains flexibility in assignment and staffing while aligning with civil service rules and operational needs.  Please note that this reclassification will not increase the overall number of authorized personnel within the Fire Department; the total staffing levels will remain unchanged.

I respectfully recommend amending the Fire Department’s Classification Plan to reclassify one (1) position from Captain to Firefighter.