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Chippewa County approves bonuses and staff changes to address 911 staffing shortages
Summary
The county board approved a one-time appreciation bonus for Emergency Communications Center (ECC) staff and a resolution converting one full-time telecommunicator position into two part-time positions; officials discussed wage increases, mandatory mental‑health checks and a decompression room to address retention and fatigue.
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 8 approved two measures aimed at stabilizing staffing in the Emergency Communications Center: a one‑time appreciation bonus for ECC employees and a conversion of a vacant full‑time telecommunicator position into two part‑time posts to increase scheduling flexibility.
Resolution 40‑24, as introduced to the board, established a tiered one‑time bonus structure for ECC employees and directed the county to use administrator 2024 funds or a non‑lapsing fund to pay the amounts. Lynn moved…
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