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PC CASE 1# 6: IS (. PAID ON CALL FIRE OFFICER SELECTIONS FOR YEAR 2010 By: Dean Kapler, Fire Chief Background: The Fire Department Paid on Call Officers group is made up of the following positions: Assistant Fire Chief (2) Captain (2) Lieutenant (5) Training Officer Each position has its own job description, Those assigned to Officer positions must also meet all the requirements ofa Ramsey Firefighter. As in past years the Fire Chief makes a recommendation to the City Administrator, which is then given to City Council for approval. This case specifically addresses the appointment of the paid on call officer positions for 201012011, Each position carries a 2 year term although the Fire Chief may shorten the term if necessary, These terms alternate, making half the positions available for application each year. It should be noted that all firefighters interested must submit a letter of interest, including those who currently hold the position and are applying again. This accomplishes both stability within the dept, while also allowing on-going opportunity for advancement. . For the term 2010/2011 the following positions were open for application: Assistant Chief #2 Training Officer Captain # 12 Lieutenant 2, 4 The Fire Chiefhas conducted interviews with all interested parties. The following is the Fire Chiefs recommendation, The list is the entire officers group with the new recommendations bolded. The Fire Chiefhas discussed his recommendation with the Citl Administrator, who has approved. Position Recommendation Assistant Fire Chief #2 Tom Roxter Assistant Fire Chief #3 Matt Kohner Traininll Officer John Atchison Captain # 11 John Nelson Captain #12 . Paul Minear Lieutenant # I Adam Gordon Lieutenant #2 Jim Block Lieutenant #3 .... Brad Jorfotensen Lieutenant #4 Carey Schiferli Lieutenant #5 Bart Havft All positions have a detailed job description that carries both administrative and command responsibilities, Copies of the job descriptions will be available at the meeting. Questiops about individual responsibilities can be answered at that time.