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Hagerstown approves IAFF Local 1605 contract; council member urges county cost‑sharing for fire service
Summary
The mayor and city council approved an IAFF Local 1605 labor contract covering July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028, that includes pay scale increases effective Oct. 21, 2025 and a one‑time stipend. During discussion a council member said the city needs county cost‑sharing to sustain municipal fire service.
The Hagerstown mayor and city council voted Oct. 28 to approve the IAFF Local 1605 contract covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The motion approved pay scale increases set to take effect Oct. 21, 2025, and authorized a one‑time stipend equal to the difference between fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026 wages multiplied by the applicable hours (40 or 48 hours, as specified in the contract) for a 12‑week period.
A council member speaking during the discussion said they support approving the contract but emphasized concern about the growing city cost of providing municipal fire service and the lack of a county offset for the city taxpayer. That council member described the fiscal strain of funding municipal fire services that also respond countywide and urged county participation in cost sharing to sustain service levels.
The motion to approve the contract passed by voice vote.
Provenance: motion and contract terms recorded 00:41:24; council discussion about county cost‑sharing 00:41:24–00:43:24.
