4.17.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 08/12/2019
- Submitted For:
- Matt Kohner
- By:
- Matt Kohner, Fire Department
Information
Title
Adopt Resolution #19-195 Approving a Restructure to the Paid-on-call Firefighter Pay Scale
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is for the City Council to consider approval of restructuring the Paid-on-call Firefighter pay scale.
The current flat hourly rate has been in place since 2016. The proposed step change structure would compensate firefighters based on years of service and medical certification level. During the first year of employment, while Firefighters are in training and unable to perform the full duties of a Firefighter, the pay is proposed to be $12.88 per hour; rather than $14.50. The top end of the scale ranges from $16.22 for Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) to $16.70 per hour for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). See the attached chart for full details. Budget neutral results of the proposed changes are due to not replacing Battalion Chief of Training position and discontinuing the monthly Officer stipends. The Battalion Chief of Training responsibilities will be absorbed by fulltime staff during normal business hours. Officers will now receive additional per hour compensation for actual hours worked rather than a monthly stipend. The proposed pay scale is tiered based on years of service in an effort to compensate firefighters for their experience and promote longevity.
The proposed pay scale restructure was reviewed by the members of the Joint Fire Board in July and the board recommends adopting the new pay scale.
The current flat hourly rate has been in place since 2016. The proposed step change structure would compensate firefighters based on years of service and medical certification level. During the first year of employment, while Firefighters are in training and unable to perform the full duties of a Firefighter, the pay is proposed to be $12.88 per hour; rather than $14.50. The top end of the scale ranges from $16.22 for Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) to $16.70 per hour for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). See the attached chart for full details. Budget neutral results of the proposed changes are due to not replacing Battalion Chief of Training position and discontinuing the monthly Officer stipends. The Battalion Chief of Training responsibilities will be absorbed by fulltime staff during normal business hours. Officers will now receive additional per hour compensation for actual hours worked rather than a monthly stipend. The proposed pay scale is tiered based on years of service in an effort to compensate firefighters for their experience and promote longevity.
The proposed pay scale restructure was reviewed by the members of the Joint Fire Board in July and the board recommends adopting the new pay scale.
Funding Source:
No additional funding is required. The effect of the wage scale restructure is budget neutral.
Recommendation:
Staff and members of the Joint Fire Board recommend adopting the attached resolution.
Action:
Adopt resolution #19-195 approving the Paid-on-call Firefighter hourly wage scale, effective January 1, 2020, as follows:
1) 0-1 years of service $12.88
2) 1-5 years of service $15.00 to $15.45
3) 5-10 years of service $15.60 to $16.07
4) 10+ years of service $16.22 to $16.70 per hour
5) Additional pay of $1.50 per hour for the Lieutenant positions
6) Additional pay of $2.00 per hour for the Captain positions
1) 0-1 years of service $12.88
2) 1-5 years of service $15.00 to $15.45
3) 5-10 years of service $15.60 to $16.07
4) 10+ years of service $16.22 to $16.70 per hour
5) Additional pay of $1.50 per hour for the Lieutenant positions
6) Additional pay of $2.00 per hour for the Captain positions
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Colleen Lasher | Colleen Lasher | 08/07/2019 09:29 AM |
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 08/07/2019 04:04 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Matt Kohner
- Started On:
- 08/06/2019 02:07 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/07/2019