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Marion County Fire Rescue and EMS ask for targeted hires as training pipeline expands; commissioners briefed on vacancies and overtime
Summary
Fire Rescue and EMS leaders told commissioners that hiring and training pipelines have expanded (155 hires over 18 months and 40 tentative offers in latest noncert cycle), but retaining staff remains a challenge; the department asked for targeted positions and budgeted overtime while reporting that EMS revenues are holding steady.
Chief James Banta and senior staff presented the Fire Rescue and EMS budgets and a department state-of-play.
Key points: - Hiring and training: Training Chief Drew Rogers said the department brought 155 new hires through training over the past 18 months and recently issued tentative offers to 40 non-certified candidates who will start combined Fire 1/Fire 2 and EMT training via a partnership with the Florida State Fire College. The county also plans a local first-responder academy for high-school students.
- Vacancies and relief staffing: Chief Robert Gaff and staff said vacancies continue to affect daily…
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