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PC CASE # PAID ON CALL FIRE OFFICER SELECTIONS FOR YEAR 2013 By: Dean Kapler, Fire Chief Background: The Fire Department Paid on Ca11 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 which includes responsibilities on -scene and off. Those assigned to Officer positions must also meet all the requirements of a 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 2013/2014. 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 2013/2014 the following positions were open for application: Assistant Chief #3 Training Officer Captain #11 Lieutenant 1,3,6 The Fire Chief conducted an interview with each applicant. The following is the Fire Chiefs recommendation. The list is the entire officers group with the new recommendations bolded. The Fire Chief has discussed his recommendation with the City Administrator, who has approved. Position Recommendation Assistant Fire Chief #2 Tom Boxier Assistant Fire Chief #3 Matt Kohner Training Officer/Lieutenant 5 John Atchison Captain #11 Brad Jorgensen Captain #12 Carey Schiferli Captain #13 Bart Hayft Lieutenant #1 Dave Weigman Lieutenant #2 Jim Block Lieutenant #3 Not filled Lieutenant #4 Don Yamauchi Lieutenant #6 Chad Sacre Funding: As in past years funding for the positions comes from the Part -Time Regular line item of the Fire Department Budget or line item #6104. It should be noted that funding for the Captain #13 and Lieutenant #5 position is reimbursed by the City of Nowthen per the Joint Powers Agreement.