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PC CASE # 7 FIRE OFFICER SELECTIONS FOR YEAR 2006 By: Dean Kapler, Fire Chief Background: The Fire Department Officers group is made up of the following positions: Fire Chief Assistant Fire Chief (2) Captain (2) Lieutenant (4) Training Officer In addition the positions of Fire Marshal and Secretary are full time as is the Fire Chief. As in the past 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. Each position carries a 2 year term. These terms alternate, making V: 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 2006/2007 the following positions were open for application: Assistant Chief #2 Captain # 12 Lieutenant 2,4 Training Officer The Fire Chief conducted interviews during the week of December 26, 2005. 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 Hoxter Assistant Fire Chief #3 Ron Lemm Matt Kohner Training Officer Captain #11 Captain #12 Lieutenant #I Chris Weiss Jerry Streich Dave Lewandowski Lieutenant #2 Paul Minear Lieutenant #3 John Nelson Lieutenant #4 Tim Bergerson -389-