The Fire Department Paid on Call Officers group is made up of the following positions:

Assistant Fire Chief (2)

Captain (2)

Lieutenant (5)

Training Officer

 

Each position has its own job description which includes responsibilities on-scene and off. Those assigned to Officer positions must also meet all the requirements of a Ramsey Firefighter.

 

As in past years the Fire Chief makes a recommendation to the City Administrator, which is then given to City Council for approval.

 

This case specifically addresses the appointment of the paid on call officer positions for 2011/2012. Each position carries a 2 year term although the Fire Chief may shorten the term if necessary. These terms alternate, making half the positions available for application each year. It should be noted that all firefighters interested must submit a letter of interest, including those who currently hold the position and are applying again. This accomplishes both stability within the dept, while also allowing on-going opportunity for advancement.

 

For the term 2011/2012 the following positions were open for application:

Assistant Chief #3

Training Officer

Captain #11

Lieutenant 1,3,5

 

The Fire Chief conducted a one-on-one interview with the Assistant Chief candidate. Other positions were interviewed by a panel made up of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief’s and Fire Chief’s from the cities of Andover and Anoka/Champlin. The following is the Fire Chiefs recommendation. The list is the entire officers group with the new recommendations bolded. The Fire Chief has discussed his recommendation with the City Administrator, who has approved.

 

Position Recommendation

 

 

Position	Recommendation
Assistant Fire Chief #2	Tom Hoxter
Assistant Fire Chief #3	Matt Kohner
Training Officer	John Atchison
Captain #11	Carey Schiferli
Captain #12	Paul Minear
Lieutenant #1	Brad Jorgensen
Lieutenant #2	Jim Block
Lieutenant #3	Adam Gordon
Lieutenant #4	Dave Weigmann
Lieutenant #5	Bart Hayft

 

 

 

 

As in past years funding for the positions comes from the Part-Time Regular line item of the Fire Department Budget or line item #6104. It should be noted that funding for the Lieutenant #5 position ($2520 annually) is reimbursed by the City of Nowthen per the Joint Powers Agreement.