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City plans two deputy fire chiefs, advertises for three firefighter-paramedics amid staffing concerns
Summary
Fire division leadership described a plan for a second deputy chief position, outlined responsibilities for two deputy chiefs, and said the city is advertising three firefighter-paramedic openings; committee members pressed for recruitment competitiveness and data-driven staffing plans.
Perrysburg — Fire division leadership told the Perrysburg Board & Committees the city will advertise for a second deputy fire chief and is recruiting three firefighter-paramedics as part of a broader multi-year plan to increase staffing.
Why it matters: Fire division leaders and the city administrator emphasized public safety and response capacity as drivers for new hires and leadership roles. Committee members asked for clarity on recruiting, pay ranges and how in-house staffing will relate to existing mutual-aid arrangements.
Deputy chief roles and recruitment: Fire leadership described a two–deputy-chief…
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