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PC CASE AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF PAID ON-CALL FIRE FIGHTERS By: Rhonda Heryla, Human Resources Manager Background: Based on the addition of Ramsey's second Fire Station and the need to increase membership in the Ramsey Fire Department to approximately 40 firefighters in 2001, the Fire Chief is requesting the addition of three new fire fighters to the Ramsey Fire Department. Two fire fighter information sessions were held and ali interested individuals were given an opportunity to sign up for an interview. The interview panel consisted of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and Human Resources Manager. Following interviews, applicants were invited to participate in a seven-station agility test. Based on the results, the interview panel is recommending that membership with the Ramsey Fire Department be offered to Steve Engh, Jim Grega, and Les Johnson. All appointments are contingent upon satisfactory results of the criminal backgound checks, driving record checks, and required physical examinations. Their appointments would be effective November of 2000 pending construction of the new station. Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending Steve Engh, Jim Grega, and Les Johnson be appointed to paid, on- call fire fighter positions contingent upon satisfactory results of the criminal background checks, driving record checks, and required physical examinations. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that City Council authorize appointing Steve Engh, Jim Grega, and Les Johnson to the positions of paid, on-call fire fighter positions contingent upon. satisfactory results of the criminal back~ound checks, driving record checks, and required physical examinations. Reviewed by: City Administrator Public Works Director/Fire Chief PC: 9/13/00 -243-