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5.6.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
09/14/2021
By:
Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services

Information

Title

Authorize Hiring Paid-on-call Firefighters

Purpose/Background:

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire Paid-on-call Firefighters in order to bring both Fire Department stations to within acceptable staffing levels.  

A firefighter recruitment was conducted, followed by interviews, background checks, reference checks, physical agility tests, work-style assessments, pre-employment physicals, and drug screens. At this time, several candidates have successfully passed the requirements to become city of Ramsey Paid-on-call Firefighters. All eligible candidates will be subject to a 1-year probationary period.

Funding Source:

The funding to hire the above mentioned firefighters is included in the 2021 budget.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends hiring Chris Howard, Derek Hughes, Todd Langner, and Paul Olson as Paid-on-call Firefighters at $12.88 per hour effective September 15, 2021.

Action:

Motion to approve hiring Chris Howard, Derek Hughes, Todd Langner, and Paul Olson as Paid-on-call Firefighters at $12.88 per hour effective September 15, 2021.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 09/09/2021 12:00 PM
Form Started By:
Colleen Lasher
Started On:
08/30/2021 12:24 PM
Final Approval Date:
09/09/2021