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Background PC CASE AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE PAID ON -CALL FIREFIGHTERS By: Givonna Reed Kone, Human Resources Manager In an effort to bring the City to its full complement of firefighters, staff began a recruitment process to hire up to six paid -on -call firefighters. A firefighter orientation was held in December 2009 and the physical agility test and interviews were conducted in January 2010. Candidates were interviewed by a panel consisting of the Fire Chief, both Assistant Fire Chiefs, the Fire Inspector, and the Human Resources Manager. At this time staff is recommending that the following individuals be hired as paid -on -call firefighters: Cory Helgoe, Steve Lundeen, Paul Reighard, and Rika Turnacliff. All four individuals have successfully completed background checks, assessments, and medical exams. Funding Source These four paid -on -call positions were approved as part of the 2010 General Fund Budget. Per the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Nowthen, the City of Ramsey will be reimbursed for a portion of the salaries for these positions. Staff Recommendation Staff is recommending that the Personnel Committee make a motion recommending that the City Council hire the following individuals as paid -on -call firefighters: Cory Helgoe, Steve Lundeen, Paul Reighard, and Rika Turnacliff. These individuals would be hired at an hourly wage of $12.88 and would begin employment on April 14, 2010. Committee Action Make a motion recommending the City Council hire the following individuals as paid -on -call firefighters: Cory Helgoe, Steve Lundeen, Paul Reighard, and Rika Turnacliff. These individuals would be hired at an hourly wage of $12.88 and would begin employment on April 14, 2010. Reviewed By: City Administrator, PC: 04 -13 -10 C:\Documents and Settings \gkone\Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \Content.Outlook \UTRVOJV3\auth to hire FF 04- 13- 10.docx