HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.6. Authorize Advertising to Fill Vacant Firefighter Positions
MEMORANDUM /~. G.b.
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council CONSEN~r
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Terry Stang, Fire Chief
Date:
Re: Hiring of replacement Fire Fighters
INTRODUCTION:
In the 2004 City of Shakopee Annual Budget for the fire department, we are allocated 50
firefighters on the Wage and Benefits line item. During the past year we have lost several
fire fighters. In 2004 12005 Shakopee fire put on 6 new fighters. Weare currently short
five fire fighters from the allotted 50.
Background:
In previous years, the Fire Department has worked with the Scott County Personal Dept.
to advertise the position and receive applications, review and rate the applicants and give
us the results for further review and testing.
We request that the Shakopee Fire Department and the Scott County Personal
Department advertise to fill the five (5) vacant positions.
This will maintain the level of service for response to fire calls and accidents. It will also
give us time to train these new firefighters so they have the knowledge and capability to
be an exceptional firefighter when the addition of a third fire station and an expected
turnover of senior firefighter occur.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Officers of the Shakopee Fire Department to work with Scott County
Personal Department to advertise and recruit applicants for the position of firefighter with
the City Of Shakopee.