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Firefighters call for acknowledgment and step-pay plan during public comment
5091094 · June 27, 2025
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Summary
A Clarksville Fire Rescue supporter asked the council to open "ongoing conversations" to address firefighters' pay and a structured step-pay plan after a difficult budget season, saying members seek a "living wage comparable to neighboring departments."
During public comment on June 26, Chelsea Carlisle addressed the council on behalf of Clarksville Fire Rescue personnel and supporters, urging dialogue and acknowledgement about firefighter pay and a step-pay plan.
"Our firefighters are not asking for some extravagant demand," Carlisle said. "The requests are measured.…
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