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Kankakee fire chief reports staffing shortfalls, higher overtime and $100,419 in monthly bills
Summary
Fire Chief LaRoche reported the department was staffed with 46 personnel against a budgeted 51, with three part-time interns and two staff on alternate duty. June overtime totaled $29,315.60 and the department's monthly bills totaled $100,419.22; the committee approved payment of the bills.
Fire Chief LaRoche told the Kankakee City Public Safety Committee that the fire department remains understrength and that operational costs and overtime were elevated in June.
The chief said the department is staffed with 46 personnel while the budgeted complement is 51, leaving the department short five firefighters. He added there are three part-time interns and two employees working alternate duty because of injury, producing an "active roster of 45" by his accounting.
Why it matters: Staffing shortages contributed to higher overtime and replacement costs during June. Chief…
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