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Fire Department Staffing and Overtime Reduction
Summary
The council approved three new firefighter floater positions to cut down on exhausting mandatory overtime shifts and improve firefighter wellness and safety.
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Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Adds three full-time positions costing approximately $480,000 offset by $369,000 in reduced overtime, for a net impact of $111,000.
✅Who benefits
City firefighters benefit from reduced mandatory overtime and improved rest cycles, while the public benefits from better-rested emergency crews.
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