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. CC CASE # \ , FIRE OFFICER SELECTIONS FOR YEAR 2007 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 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 calI officer positions. . Each position carries a 2 year term. 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. This year (2007) brings a somewhat unique situation. Recently a total of 14 additional firefighters were hired to fill the Ramsey compliinent of 40 and begin the staffmg effort of an additional station in Burns Township. The Lieutenant 3&4 positions are responsible for mentoring new firefighters for the first year. With the large amount of new recruits, the Fire Chief is proposing to establish an additional Lieutenant position as a temporary position for 2007 to assist with the first years training. The reason for the temporary status is the.officer makeup will be reviewed for change when Station #3 (the Burns station) is operational in late 2007 or early 2008. It should be noted that through 2007 Burns contracts Ramsey for fire service in the amount of$II,OOO flat rate and an hourly charge per call. For the term 2007/2008 the following positions were open for application: Assistant Chief #3 Captain # 11 Lieutenant 1,3 Training Officer Lieutenant 5 (temporary for 2007) . -313-