Union seeks 472 minimum firefighters and outlines long-term 24/72 staffing vision
Union asked the city to establish a 472 full-time firefighter minimum and explained how moving toward a 24-on/72-off staffing model would require multi-year hiring and academy capacity increases; city officials said the target is costly and retirement waves complicate near-term implementation.
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Union negotiators proposed a minimum staffing guarantee of 472 full-time firefighter positions to ensure minimum on-duty crews (typically four firefighters per engine) and to reduce costly cross-station transfers and overtime. The union said the number reflects current needs, the department's coverage area and known gaps created by FTEs moved into administrative divisions.
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