[{"_1":2,"_110":-5,"_111":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,74,86,98],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},"mediaId",6287979,"mediaKeyId","2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2","parentId",2545461,"title","Actions and votes: March 10 Police and Fire Commission meeting","audioSeconds",1754,"startMs",222185,"endMs",1976735,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2&start=222&end=1976","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2/thumbnail_222185.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6287979/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Actions-and-votes-March-10-Police-and-Fire-Commission-meeting","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287979-b24e900243e11e34472655fd7b0b4b17/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413001&Signature=VnYsCPNSyTpPCBX0g6TL7SsDif8Y00CJoRQeU3XVd5E6unTAw4HDZgljGG3GYWtcKJI1Vh7AtWfUqLGP~tyWcD4AdFWxWQZLG~AsYhf7GLptp9jf8Vw4Kylo0mRasUXGFDsjOVIs0aFnL9AmzT641MyymdLsyLPI1rW7FknAMmua4-jN3ouGPfcNbjqX422R0iIZsGpH3gA42VmHXRYjovngW23rUmtJw7FVcffKznRefypdxDuVrO55tVS7bO2fnyNMFenWb~FBU4UY-qbB6CXuPV~cuYe35RAkJQkF-zf7-KiaPZSu3emzucJ5SylO0hVThQnHwXMTNu2rudVTCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","","date","2025-03-11T11:38:52Z","article","At the March 10 meeting the Police and Fire Commission recorded two routine motions by voice vote.

The commission approved the minutes of the February 10 meeting after a motion and a second; a voice vote was recorded as “Aye.” No roll-call or tally by name was given in the transcript.

Later, the commission moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded and the meeting was closed with a voice vote recorded as “Aye.”

No other formal votes, ordinances, resolutions or contract awards were recorded during the meeting minutes reviewed in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-10 City of Port Washington, WI Police & Fire Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the February 10 meeting minutes and adjourned by voice votes; the meeting recorded no other formal motions or roll-call votes.","taxTitle","Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70176,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6287984,"Fire chief to trial 48/96 schedule, posts deputy chief opening and reports safety building bids under not-to-exceed cap",677,1193940,1871420,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2&start=1193&end=1871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2/thumbnail_1193940.jpg","/articles/6287984/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Fire-chief-to-trial-4896-schedule-posts-deputy-chief-opening-and-reports-safety-building-bids-under-not-to-exceed-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287984-5d3ed82cb10ac225d28e6364d3a94ecd/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413001&Signature=XAawkaEYSiroVWgw67UFMwlp18QwxRivTzGcN9YM7rEI4RQMkebZviOLTLakH4Mc~rmdTGollL7NeBHU-jpfGw0hHpIwI0S1NQAmKp8HpJL3vl2MB2skoG05fvFbCeA784p2jSKq9XyPzAfYE8iQ2CTsRbHEhoxNPveVsQnSNKt7qMVjrgMu8Tm7tV83a0LO5o-7IRN1LGT7w3GOrEzmTTd10G2tSFR2aHe-4-BrtfuCpXrICq-oeeNXJgAXDGoRgyC10U8a3-QWmwEq9CHXrNJsMxgY2UyxSyh~47grt~w0W8lVfyMlBEyxCwrn6OYyyhu6~oTr4deHmeJWjF-8ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 10 commission meeting the fire chief outlined several operational and capital updates: a planned six-month trial of a 48/96 work schedule, recruitment and onboarding activity, and a favorable bid opening on the city’s safety building project.

The fire chief said full-time staff have requested a trial of a 48/96 schedule (48 hours on, 96 hours off). The department will begin a six-month trial on June 22, align the change with a pay period to minimize overtime effects, and reevaluate in November. The chief said the schedule is budget neutral, retains the part-time staffing model and that firefighters who have worked 48/96 elsewhere reported improved sleep routines, more full weekends off and reduced fatigue.

“As long as we have staffing models that allow alternating calls and rest between evolutions, we think this will be manageable,” the fire chief said, describing how the schedule aims to reduce chronic fatigue and improve work–life balance.

The department also posted a deputy chief position that will remain open until Friday at 5 p.m.; the chief said several applicants are already in the system and the city’s Neogov platform is being used to advertise the opening.

On personnel, the chief welcomed EMT Andrea Peterson back to the department and introduced EMT Nathan Wester, who is attending paramedic school and whose father is chief of the Belgium Fire Department.

The chief reported that the department received a donated replacement for its rapidly aging rapid-deployment craft (RDC) and is purchasing new rigging and straps; the donor will be formally recognized at a future meeting.

On the safety building, the chief said bids opened favorably at roughly $1.7 million below the project’s stated not-to-exceed cap of $33,500,000, leaving a current bid total near $31,800,000. He cautioned that alternates and bid packages still need vetting, that the city has closed on the property, and that staff are negotiating access with the Department of Transportation. The government and finance committee will review alternates this week before the council vote scheduled for March 18; construction is expected to start in late May or early June with a targeted completion in the second quarter of 2026, subject to approvals and final contract details.

The chief also described an ongoing refresh of administrative policies and standard operating guidelines: the department is updating a mission statement, vision, core values and a short code of ethics, and plans a year-long project to refresh policies and operating guidelines.

Commissioners asked operational and scheduling questions, and the chief said an “escape clause” will allow a return to the prior schedule if the trial proves problematic.

No formal commission vote was recorded on the schedule trial or the safety building report; the chief said the trial and the project will proceed with normal administrative and council approvals as required.","The fire chief announced a six-month trial of a 48/96 staffing schedule beginning June 22, posted a deputy chief recruitment, welcomed two new EMS hires, and reported that safety-building bids came in roughly $1.7 million under the project's not-to-exceed amount pending final vetting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6287989,"Commission reviews police e-bike purchase, SRT outfitting and data discrepancies",361,312540,674255,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2&start=312&end=674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2/thumbnail_312540.jpg","/articles/6287989/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Commission-reviews-police-e-bike-purchase-SRT-outfitting-and-data-discrepancies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287989-52e906c2146e0d032800ae37e2c5422b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413001&Signature=jikXX-7ierg6PygPrqWKRpN5v4gTe2HwrBippG8kaeaUATs3YhghX0qgjdiq73igQ5sz-Xg9MO67DEOEJNSwoNsozlh23AcQaMA0q50fY8F~Ft1cn4b2OYUPka~ZnsuRXPRNrUeRbGZvadcRnh9Pv4SwGfNwUQkmDVtfR7cs25ZNFAw7hb7sLAMP09Pswnvl-rAwzUmOeHVy~f2RCWzkpiOnj0McRB1m5w6HGYs9L9HCuVIRSMGw-~qZZrKQnBqsO-7FCuyAd59CgGmiVADfPkZ7TWhcSaUADERBSJaBGrcZQDoexr28sgjEkzrJM1Ja5UCf8TaFkTgGOrsoD-3lNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reviewed February police invoices and training updates on March 10 and asked staff to correct reported data errors and follow up on several equipment and fuel items.

Chairman Joe noted the purchase of an electric bicycle and said the department will bring the e-bike to the next commission meeting so members can see it in person. The chief also described outfitting a newly assigned officer for the countywide Special Response Team (SRT) and said the officer will attend a future meeting in full gear to describe training and duties.

Commissioner Ed questioned the January Wisconsin Incident-Based Reporting (WIBR) numbers, saying the offense column totals did not add up. The police chief acknowledged the discrepancy and said the city hall accounting/reporting staff is working to provide an accurate monthly report going forward.

“There are purchases for, like, one of them is a rifle,” the chief said in describing equipment purchased for an SRT team member. “We’ve been outfitting the newest member that’s gonna be on the countywide SRT team.”

Separately, chiefs and commissioners discussed propane as an alternative fuel. A chief said he had not previously been approached about problems with the propane system but would prepare a report for the commission after hearing concerns and additional information.

No formal ordinances or contracts were approved during the police report. Commissioners requested the police department and city staff: (1) bring the new e-bike and an SRT demonstration to a future meeting, (2) correct and reissue the WIBR January offense counts, and (3) supply a written report on propane system status and alternatives.

The police report portion of the meeting also included recognition of police service anniversaries and routine invoice review; those items were acknowledged but not contested.","Police presented invoices and training updates, including an e-bike purchase and SRT equipment; commissioners flagged incorrect January offense counts on the WIBR report and asked the city to correct them. The department will also prepare a report on propane as an alternative fuel after commissioners raised concerns.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6287994,"Police and Fire Commission advances mental-health initiative for first responders",175,29860,205485,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2&start=29&end=205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545461-b92cc827005a03c404cc4cbbccf106e2/thumbnail_29860.jpg","/articles/6287994/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Police-and-Fire-Commission-advances-mental-health-initiative-for-first-responders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287994-ece0dac4feb4860306dd016a73e529ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413001&Signature=lDSIy1mDx3sLUTEtQwNevxanEq8cPdRB0DSOcWSRL60uEarlbMGj0AHY-F9rXut6ix3Mr8z5foAIzaS9j7qfY5X~VOq6MDc2HSuQ1N~fYDIch6-uoV5thgZYUVU43dJcEAb9mgN11qocL04Y9fZYMsopztaVZXFOmz7Idn8aWmeoNdIjoZ513CtFMyg~lQ6XHjEzeDBWROe5-MQ5yecp3iG0nJLptOGooBkKl5PMKhhn86lCe4EnTJWrn1UMOLEoye6XRoDCXsnwn2YvHSMGFy-diuXZDjt3D1MK8whXCv8uuGlEw0jBof5mYY7B6Y2yAugl8tLjP1lGoHuPo~B76w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Police and Fire Commission on March 10 agreed to move forward on a multi-step mental-health initiative for police and fire personnel after staff presented a preliminary inventory of available resources.

Jodine, a staff member who briefed the commission, said the work is “down to about 4 steps” and that staff had “gathered a list of resources, cast a wide net just to see what is available to our police and fire personnel.” She told the commission the next steps are to discuss the inventory with the department chiefs, triage what is feasible, and then convene a follow-up call to finalize recommendations.

The initiative matters because commissioners said it addresses workforce well-being across the two public-safety departments. The commission asked that staff and the chiefs form a short working group, hold a conference call this week if possible to “put a bow around it,” and have the city prepare a flyer and communications strategy to share with personnel.

“We’re kind of on a roll,” Chairman Joe said when urging a prompt follow-up. Jodine and commissioners agreed that preserving momentum was important and that a short, practical plan would be preferable to a lengthy delay.

There was no formal vote. Commission members requested that the chiefs review the resource list, that staff schedule the conference call, and that the city communications office draft the flyer and messaging with chiefs prior to broader distribution.

The commission will return any recommendations and proposed communications to the full commission at a later meeting, or sooner if the working group can finalize the plan by phone.

Notes: Comments and directions on the initiative were recorded during the chairman’s comments portion of the March 10 meeting; no ordinance, resolution, or contract was presented or approved at this time.","Commissioners and staff agreed to triage a compiled list of mental-health resources for police and fire personnel, schedule a steering call this week and ask the city to produce a flyer and communication plan with department chiefs.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Actions and votes: March 10 Police and Fire Commission meeting

Fire chief to trial 48/96 schedule, posts deputy chief opening and reports safety building bids under not-to-exceed cap

Commission reviews police e-bike purchase, SRT outfitting and data discrepancies

Police and Fire Commission advances mental-health initiative for first responders