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I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />'1 <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />PC CASE <br /> <br />AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF PAID ON-CALL FIRE FIGHTERS <br /> By: Rhonda Heryla, Human Resources Manager <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Due to the addition of a second fire station and vacancies that have occurred in the year, <br />the Fire Chief is requesting the addition of four new members to the Ramsey Fire <br />Department. A Fire Fighter Information Session was held on July 14th and all interested <br />individuals were given an opportunity to sign up for an interview. Candidates were <br />interviewed by a panel consisting of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chiefs, and Human <br />Resources Manager. Candidates have also passed the physical agility test. <br /> <br />At this time the interview panel is recommending that membership with the Ramsey Fire <br />Department be offered to Ken Amundson and Jamie VanSteenbergen effective September <br />14, 2001. Furthermore, the interview panel is recommending membership for Adam <br />Gordon and Jim Block effective January 9, 2002. The start dates of the four candidates <br />are being staggered for reasons of training and safety. All appointments are contingent <br />upon satisfactory results of the criminal background checks, driving record checks, and <br />required physical examinations and drug screens. <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff is recommending Ken Amundson, Jamie VanSteenbergen, Adam Gordon, and Jim <br />Block be appointed to paid, on-call fire fighter positions contingent upon satisfactory <br />results of the criminal background checks, driving record checks, and required physical <br />examinations and drug screens. The candidates will be brought on as members in <br />September, 2001 and January, 2002 as outlined above. <br /> <br />Committee Action: . <br /> <br />Motion to recommend that City Council authorize the appointments of Ken Amundson, <br />Jamie VanSteenbergen, Adam Gordon, and Jim Block to the positions of paid, on-call <br />fire fighters on the schedule proposed above and contingent upon satisfactory results from <br />the criminal background checks, drivir~g-record checks, and required physical <br />examinations and drug screens. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br />City Administrator <br />Public Works Director/Fire Chief <br /> <br />PC: 8/28/01 <br /> <br />-459- <br /> <br /> <br />