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Venice council asks staff to model funding options for hiring six firefighter‑paramedics
Summary
After a presentation from the fire department, the council asked staff to analyze ways to fund six new firefighter‑paramedic positions that would staff a fourth 24/7 ambulance. Staff estimated the recurring cost at about $780,000; councilors discussed possible offsets including pension contributions and interest revenue assumptions.
The Venice City Council asked city staff Wednesday to model ways to pay for six new firefighter‑paramedic positions after the fire department said the hires are needed to staff a fourth full‑time ambulance.
The request followed an on‑the‑record presentation from Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Hartley, who told the council the six hires (two per 24‑hour shift) are not intended to add engine personnel but to place a dedicated 24/7 ambulance into service. "These six people are for us to put a full time 24/7 ambulance in service," Hartley said.
Council members focused on how to pay for the recurring costs. City staff estimated the FY26 recurring cost for six firefighter‑paramedics at about $780,000, including salary, benefits and start‑up training. City Manager LaValley and Finance Director Linda Seni…
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