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Brentwood adopts new fire pay matrix and okays roughly $25,000 skid for forestry truck
Summary
The select board adopted a new living pay matrix for firefighters tying raises to certifications and steps and approved buying an all‑inclusive poly tank skid for the forestry truck from impact‑fee funds at an estimated cost of about $25,000.
Brentwood’s select board voted to adopt a new pay matrix for the fire department and to authorize purchase of an all‑inclusive poly tank skid unit for the town’s forestry truck.
The board heard a presentation from the fire chief, who said the matrix was developed by comparing pay and raises in Rockingham County and nearby communities and builds career progression into grades and steps. “We sat down and we created a matrix to, basically, give the employees somewhat of a sense where they would be going in their career here,” the chief said. He described the document as a “living document” that will be adjusted annually to reflect…
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