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Burbank reports 10.8% average vacancy in 2025; firefighters say department fully staffed
Summary
Under AB 2561 reporting, Burbank staff told the council the city's average 2025 vacancy rate was 10.8% and that most labor groups remain under the 20% threshold; Burbank Firefighters Local 778 reported zero vacancies since February 2025 after recruitment and pay changes.
City staff delivered the annual AB 2561 workforce-vacancy report March 24, saying Burbank’s average vacancy rate for 2025 was 10.8%, below the 20% threshold that would trigger additional reporting requirements. Management Services Director Betsy McLinton told council the city budget included 1,575.19 full‑time equivalent positions for FY 2025–26 and that the average time from a…
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