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Council approves CAL FIRE Schedule A agreement; implementation will phase in 3-platoon staffing
Summary
The Yucaipa City Council approved a new Schedule A agreement with CAL FIRE on June 23, 2025, beginning a phased transition to three-platoon (56-hour) staffing intended to reduce forced overtime and increase daily staffing depth.
The Yucaipa City Council voted to approve a Schedule A agreement with CAL FIRE that will take effect July 1, 2025. The contract formalizes a statewide staffing change CAL FIRE is implementing and establishes a phased transition to three-platoon staffing at local CAL FIRE units providing city fire and paramedic services.
Chief Malinowski and city staff explained the operational change to council: the three-platoon model uses 56-hour work weeks and three rotating crews to provide consistent daily coverage and reduce…
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