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Josephine prepares to transition fire service, hire chief and expand police staff and equipment
Summary
Council heard plans for the volunteer fire department’s transition to municipal service and for hiring a fire chief by July. Police leaders requested pay‑and‑staffing changes including a lateral hire policy, FTO compensation and an 84‑hour pay period; equipment and vehicle needs were also raised.
City officials outlined the next steps to convert local volunteer fire services toward a municipal model, to hire a fire chief and to increase police staffing and equipment to keep pace with growth.
Fire transition and hiring: Staff said the city plans to appoint a fire chief (the position will serve at the pleasure of council like the city attorney and city secretary) and expects to begin candidate interviews after a May–June posting, with a goal of hiring in July. Staff said the city will coordinate interview input from council and fire stakeholders, and that a subcommittee or select panel including neighboring…
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