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Fire Department flags staffing challenges, adds QR code on shirts to recruit applicants
Summary
Chief Deaver told the commission July 21 that the Fire Department faces recruiting challenges; staff shirts now include a barcode linking to job information, trainings continue, and Deputy Chief Howard is one week from finishing his master's degree.
Chief Deaver presented the Fire Department newsletter and briefed the commission on staffing and recruitment challenges. He described a new recruitment tool: staff shirts now include a barcode on the back that can be scanned to reach job information and applications. The department continues regular trainings as part of retention and readiness efforts.
Chief Deaver also reported that Deputy Chief Howard is one week away from graduating with his master's degree. The minutes record ongoing training activity and Lt. Kontos's oversight of field training for new personnel, indicating a department focus on both recruiting new staff and developing existing personnel.
