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Fire chief outlines shift and staffing policies; council to vote after review
Summary
Fire Chief Taylor presented two policy updates establishing a documented 28-day work-period (FLSA-aligned) and a staffing/lead-time policy to maintain minimum shift staffing (moving toward three personnel per shift); the chief said no pay cuts are planned and asked council to vote at the next meeting.
Fire Chief Taylor told the Fayette City Council the department would formalize two internal policies to document existing shift patterns and to ensure minimum staffing as retirements change assignments.
Chief Taylor said one policy puts the department’s current work schedule on paper in a 28-day FLSA work-period cycle and the other clarifies staffing lead time and vacation scheduling to maintain coverage. "No one's getting a pay cut," Chief Taylor said, describing the changes as documentation and scheduling rather than reductions in compensation. He added the city would move toward three personnel per shift and anticipates implementation after a retirement later this month.
Chief Taylor said the policies streamline how the department manages vacation, seniority and overtime, and that the plan would guarantee three certified personnel on shift when possible to better cover EMS and fire responsibilities. He proposed a go-live date of June 25, subject to council questions and final approval.
Council members asked for time to review the written policy and the mayor suggested the council take formal action at the next meeting when more members will be present. Chief Taylor said he would answer follow-up questions for council members prior to that vote.
The policy discussion clarifies staffing expectations and records the department's existing practice under FLSA rules rather than creating new pay structures; the council did not take a final vote on the policies during this meeting.
