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Commission accepts two retirements and readies hiring plan for vacancies
Summary
The commission acknowledged Captain Jim Plaster’s entry into DROP and accepted Lieutenant Lavoie’s retirement effective July 7, 2026; commissioners urged HR to expedite certification checks and postings to fill vacancies before departures.
The Bristol Fire Commission voted to acknowledge Captain Jim Plaster’s entry into the DROP program, with a potential retirement date of July 24, 2028, and to accept Lieutenant Lavoie’s retirement effective July 7, 2026 and refer it to the retirement board. The motions carried without further discussion.
Fire Chief (agency official) briefed commissioners on return-to-work status for several personnel, reporting that Fire Inspector Hoyt and Justin Miller have returned and that Spakowski and Sanchez have upcoming doctor visits to clear them for duty. The chief also described a plan for recruiting a new mechanic: staff will perform a resume screening and assemble an interview panel of apparatus mechanics, then post the position publicly if internal recruitment fails.
A commissioner urged personnel staff to be proactive so certified candidates are ready before Lieutenant Lavoie’s departure. The chief said HR is contacting candidates on eligibility lists to confirm interest and readiness. Chair warned that while the department will consider whether Lavoie might rescind retirement, the commission should prepare as if the retirement is final.
