Board creates combined administrative assistant / firefighter / first-responder job; trustees debate credential and pay implications

Jan 21, 2026

Trustees voted to create a combined Administrative Assistant — Firefighter/Medical First Responder position (range cited $50k–$65k). Discussion focused on whether requiring firefighter/MFR credentials would limit applicants and if pay would include a premium for the credential.

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The board approved creation of a new position titled Administrative Assistant — Firefighter/Medical First Responder, a combined role meant to provide front-office administrative support while also staffing fire and medical responses as a credentialed first responder.

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