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Personnel Committee Date: 01/11/2011 By: Dean Kapler Fire Department Information Title: Paid on Call Fire Officer Selections for vear 2011/2012 Background: The Fire Department Paid on Call Officers group is made up of the following positions: Assistant Fire Chief (2) Captain (2) Lieutenant (5) Training Officer Item #: 4. 2. 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 2011/2012. 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 2011/2012 the following positions were open for application: Assistant Chief #3 Training Officer Captain #11 Lieutenant 1,3,5 The Fire Chief conducted a one-on-one interview with the Assistant Chief candidate. Other positions were interviewed by a panel made up of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chiefs and Fire Chiefs from the cities of Andover and Anoka/Champlin. 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 Position Recommendation Assistant Fire Chief #2 Tom Hoxter Assistant Fire Chief #3 Matt Rohner Training Officer John Atchison Captain #11 Carey Schiferli Captain #12 Paul nlmear Lieutenant #1 Brad Jorgensen Lieutenant #2 Jim Block Lieutenant #3 Adam Gordon Lieutenant #4 Dave Weigmann Lieutenant #5 Bart Hayft