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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECEMBER 17, 1991 <br />night, fire calls during special family events which <br />require the fire fighter to leave his family, ruined <br />clothing, etc. <br />With regard to the washing of trucks, the Chief <br />reported that remuneration for this work has been part <br />of the Fire Department's budget for at least the last <br />10 years. The Department found it harder and harder to <br />get the fire fighters to wash and maintain vehicles and <br />equipment, therefore, the Department began paying the <br />fire fighters to do this work. The Chief wanted the <br />Council to understand that washing trucks and cleaning <br />the fire station are things that must be done to keep <br />the organization functioning. The Chief felt this was <br />a work readiness issue rather than a salary issue. The <br />Chief pointed out that these things must be done in <br />order to prepare for the next fire because when that <br />fire alarm goes off everything must be in good shape <br />and ready to go. The Chief pointed out that the work <br />of the Fire Department is fighting fires. <br />The Chief noted that there is question by the Council <br />on the issue of remunerations. The Chief stated that <br />remunerations are for things that fire fighters <br />encounter going to and from a fire, such as gas and <br />wear and tear on vehicles, ruined clothing, etc. <br />The Chief also noted that there were comments made <br />about fire fighters no longer being volunteers. The <br />Chief reported that in the Fire Department they look at <br />a volunteer as a person who wants to join the <br />Department. Once that individual joins the department, <br />they have an obligation to the City, to the Fire <br />Department, and to the citizens of Little Canada. <br />The Chief reported that all members are required to <br />attend a minimum of 30% of fire calls. The Department <br />is seeking to increase the remuneration for fire calls <br />to $7 per call. In 1990 fire fighters received $4.36 <br />per call, while in 1991 they received $5.31 per call <br />under a split-the-pie system. The Chief went on to <br />explain the commitment the fire fighters have to fire <br />service. <br />The Chief went on to explain work readiness in greater <br />Page 2 <br />