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Council debates request to post two full‑time firefighter positions; staff asked to refine job details and consider culture assessment
Summary
Council members discussed a proposal to post for two full‑time firefighter positions and broader options including a duty‑crew model, an administrative/mentorship role, scheduled paid response hours and a department culture assessment; council did not authorize hiring and asked for more detail and follow-up.
Council members spent extensive time debating a staff proposal to post for two full‑time firefighter positions intended to increase daytime coverage and make response schedules more predictable.
Supporters said a duty‑crew or full‑time model would reduce the number of cancelled responses, increase training and mentorship opportunities and provide predictable daytime staffing that the city currently lacks under a primarily paid‑on‑call system. Several council members and the mayor also said they…
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