Consider an Authorization to Hire Paid-on-call Firefighters

On June 26, 2012, the City Council granted authorization for staff to begin a firefighter recruitment.  A firefighter orientation meeting was held on July 9, 2012, followed by interviews, background checks, physical agility tests, work-style assessments, and pre-employment examinations.   At this time, five candidates have successfully passed the requirements to become a city of Ramsey Firefighter.  All five candidates will be subject to a 1-year probationary period and the terms of the Personnel Policy.

Authorization of resolution # 12-09-XXX, which upon City Council approval, will allow staff to hire Jeff Erickson, Alex Merritt, Mike Nelson, Adam Schrag, and Scott Widstrom as Paid-on-call Firefighters at $12.88 per hour effective September 26, 2012.

The funding to hire the above mentioned firefighters in included in the 2012 budget and per the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Nowthen, the City of Ramsey will be reimbursed for a portion of the salaries for these positions.

Motion to approve resolution # 12-09-XXX confirming the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to hire Jeff Erickson, Alex Merritt, Mike Nelson, Adam Schrag, and Scott Widstrom as Paid-on-call Firefighters at $12.88 per hour effective September 26, 2012..