Authorization to Reclassify the current Fire Captain of Administration to the new Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Logistics position. 

The purpose of this case is to reclassify the Captain of Fire Administration to the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Logistics.  

This matter was discussed with the City Council during the October 14, 2025, work session entitled "Discuss Fire Department Restructure and Staffing".   There was consensus by the City Council to move ahead with the proposal, as follows:

Reorganize the Fire Department to merge operational and logistical duties under one position, while separating training into its own dedicated role. This restructuring will allow for clearer lines of responsibility, reduce overlap, and improve overall departmental effectiveness.

Key Changes:
Create a Deputy Chief of Operations & Logistics position (eliminating the Administrative Captain of Logistics position) to oversee both operational and logistical duties which will handle the day-to-day operational aspects of firefighting activities, including the strategic deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources during incidents, while also managing the logistics of maintaining and acquiring necessary supplies to support fire operations effectively.

Create a Deputy Chief of Training position (eliminating the vacant Assistant Chief of Operations and Training position) responsible for coordinating and developing fire service and EMS initial orientation and training, continuing education, staff development, on-duty training, officer development and credentialing of firefighter personnel.  Staff will be recruiting for this role shortly and will present a recommendation for hire later in the year. 

The new 2025 hourly pay scale for the Deputy Chief of Operations and Logistics will be:  

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6
80%	84%	88%	92%	96%	100%
$50.928	$53.474	$56.021	$58.567	$61.114	$63.660

As discussed, Mr. Jason Sufka, the current Fire Captain of Administration, is recommended for the Deputy Chief of Operations & Logistics position.  

Not Applicable

The funding required for this action is included within the 2025 budget.

To reclassify Mr. Jason Sufka to Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Logistics, effective October 29, 2025, at step 4 of the new pay scale, which is $58.567 per hour.   

Motion to authorize reclassifying Mr. Jason Sufka to Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Logistics, effective October 29, 2025, at step 4 of the new pay scale, which is $58.567 per hour.