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Weathersfield committee outlines MOU plan for firefighter pay, junior firefighter limits and training incentives
Summary
The committee discussed an MOU to set pay guidelines for both departments, age-limited hours for junior firefighters, and potential incentives and budget support for training and certifications.
Committee members spent substantial time on a proposed memorandum of understanding that would set compensation guidelines and training expectations for members of both Weathersfield fire departments. The discussion noted that junior firefighters under age 18 face statutory limits on hours and training availability, which could affect call coverage and staffing; the committee agreed that the MOU must address age-based restrictions and the impacts on availability.
Members also proposed concrete incentives: budgeting for certification costs, bonuses tied to meeting training-hour thresholds, and an incentive system based on drill attendance and call participation. The group debated whether the town's 24-hour training requirement should be folded into the compensation structure and discussed enforcing minimum attendance through bonuses or other measures. No dollar figures or final policy language were adopted at the March 5 meeting.
