Authorization to Hire Paid-on-call Firefighters

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

A firefighter recruitment was conducted, followed by interviews, background checks, physical agility tests, work-style assessments, pre-employment physicals, and drug screens. At this time, eight 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.

The funding to hire the above mentioned firefighters is included in the 2022 budget. 

Staff recommends hiring To hire Mr. Cody Johnson, Mr. Gregory Messler, Mr. Robert Moody, Mr. Dean Olson, Mr. Grant Schuette, Mr. Steven Shasky, Mr. Austin Strombeck and Mr. Ryan Wallace as Paid-on-call Firefighters at $12.88 per hour effective on or near February 23, 2022. 

Motion to to hire Mr. Cody Johnson, Mr. Gregory Messler, Mr. Robert Moody, Mr. Dean Olson, Mr. Grant Schuette, Mr. Steven Shasky, Mr. Austin Strombeck and Mr. Ryan Wallace as Paid-on-call Firefighters at $12.88 per hour effective on or near February 23, 2022.