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Fire chief urges two firefighter-paramedics, highlights staffing strain and Station 2 planning
Summary
Decatur Fire Department reported frequent short staffing, rising EMS calls and ongoing workers’ compensation absences; chief requested two firefighter-paramedics to sustain ALS service and outlined Station 2 site, training-tower and storage plans tied to a long-term capital schedule.
The Decatur Fire Department told the council it is operating under persistent staffing stress that threatens staff wellbeing and response capacity as the city grows.
The fire chief said the department’s “standard” staffing target is five personnel on duty daily, but that the department operates below the standard about 60% of the time and frequently resorts to mandated overtime, part-time coverage and reassignment to meet the workload. The chief reported monthly workers’ compensation cases this year and that accumulated denied vacation and holiday-hours…
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