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Commissioner Murphy presses for hazard/bonus pay; staff explain emergency callback pay
Summary
Commissioner Murphy urged consideration of enhanced compensation for employees who respond to emergencies, while another commissioner clarified that off‑duty workers receive an emergency callback rate higher than regular overtime.
Commissioner Murphy said the commission should consider additional compensation for employees who respond to emergencies, noting past goals to establish bonus or hazard pay: "I wanted to be able and maybe they do compensate our employees more when they put their full body on the line." The comment framed compensation as recognition for risk borne by staff who respond to fires and other incidents.
A fellow commissioner clarified existing practice, saying there is an "emergency callbacks" pay for off‑duty personnel who are called in, which is "a little bit more than overtime" while on‑duty workers receive regular wages. The exchange left room for follow-up discussion about whether further policy or pay changes should be pursued.
