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Council advances firefighter rank-allocation ordinance to second reading after discussion of coverage and cost
Summary
Council reviewed an ordinance amending firefighter rank allocations (fire marshal 1→0; captains 9→1; lieutenants 2→3; sergeants 9→6; first-class firefighters 27→30). Chief Wilson said an assistant fire marshal will cover duties in the short term; the council approved moving the ordinance to a second reading.
Staff presented an ordinance to revise FY2026 firefighter rank allocations, listing proposed changes to the number of positions in several ranks. The changes were described as administrative realignments to reduce administrative positions and return some staff to operational roles; staff framed the changes as a cost-saving step while maintaining coverage.
During discussion a council member asked Chief Wilson about the fire marshal position going from one to zero; Chief Wilson said the assistant fire marshal is currently filling that role and the chief is providing interim coverage to minimize budget impact. The council voted to move the ordinance forward for a second reading rather than final adoption at this meeting.
