HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.4. Adding Two Captain Positions to the Fire Department
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum COtfSENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Ed Schwaesdall, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Adding Two Captains Positions to the Shakopee Fire Department
DATE: January 6,2005
INTRODUCTION:
The Shakopee Fire Department is requesting the addition of two more captains to the
Shakopee Fire Department officer list.
BACKGROUND:
The Shakopee Fire Department has 43 members at the present time, with the opportunity
to hire 7 more to fill our roster personnel to 50. At this time, we train every Monday
evening with our department. During this time we split our firefighters into smaller
groups to get better training out of the evening. With our current captains at 4, that
results in over 10 personnel per person. With the addition of 2 more captains on these
nights, we feel we could utilize our 2 hours of training and get more done on Monday
nights.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The additional positions would add a total of$3000 annually ($1500 per position).
Because ofthe number of vacancies that exist in the Department, that amount can be
absorbed into the 2005 budget.
ACTION REQUIRED:
The City Council should approve the addition of two Captain's positions for the
Shakopee Fire Department.
Ed Schwaesdall
Fire Chief