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Defiance council tightens part‑time firefighter requirements, approves pay update
Summary
The Defiance City Council on Feb. 10 adopted an ordinance increasing minimum monthly hours for part‑time firefighters from 8 to 24, adding quarterly training and an attendance policy, and approving a pay update aimed at improving qualifications and creating a pipeline to full‑time staffing.
The Defiance City Council on Feb. 10 adopted an ordinance to raise minimum service and training standards for part‑time firefighters, aiming to boost qualifications and provide a steadier pool of recruits for full‑time positions.
HR director Lanny Lambert told council the program change increases the required minimum hours for part‑time firefighters from 8 hours a month to a minimum of 24 hours a month, allows those hours to be worked in 8‑ or 12‑hour shifts, establishes quarterly training and regular check‑ins, and creates an attendance policy to…
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