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Council approves one‑year contract with IAFF Local 276 including 1.75% pay increase and car‑seat technician premium
Summary
Sheridan approved a one-year collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 276 effective July 1, 2025, increasing base pay by 1.75%, lengthening minimum recall notice to two hours and adding $75/month for certified car-seat technicians.
The Sheridan City Council approved a one-year collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 276 on May 19; the contract takes effect July 1, 2025.
Key terms presented by Human Resources Director Heather Doug: - Contract length: one year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). Staff noted state statute allows two-year contracts but the parties agreed to a one-year term this cycle. - Pay: an across-the-board pay-scale increase of 1.75% (consistent with the increase planned for other city employees in the proposed budget). - Recall minimum: minimum recall time increased from one hour to two hours to align with other city employee rules. - Special-duty pay: certified car-seat technicians will receive $75 per month as a special-duty premium.
Doug summarized the bargaining timeline: the IAFF requested collective bargaining in February 2025; a bargaining committee was formed March 17; negotiations took place in April and early May; union membership ratified the tentative agreement prior to the council consideration. IAFF president Gabe Legler was present in the meeting room, and council members thanked the bargaining teams for completing negotiations.
Council action: following a motion and second, the council voted to approve the contract. Councilmembers emphasized appreciation for the negotiating members and noted the contract terms align with the city’s compensation plan for FY26. No amendments were made during the council vote.
