HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - 5-19-15 LT. PROMOTION ALEX HILPISCH
MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: May 19, 2015 PRESENTATION ITEM # 2 OATH OF OFFICE AGENDA ITEM: Fire Department – New Officer SUBMITTED BY: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
THROUGH: City Administrator, Dean Zuleger REVIEWED BY: City Administrator, Dean Zuleger
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item ............................................................................ Fire Chief
- Report/Presentation…………………………………………………..Fire Chief
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECCOMENDER: Fire Department Officer Structure
FISCAL IMPACT: No increase. Continuation of current Officer pay. SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: As part of our recent officer restructuring, the Lieutenants positions were created. These positions are one year terms with a maximum of two
years in the position. The purpose of this is to allow Firefighters the opportunity to experience being in a supervisory role as a line officer without the long term commitment and cost of training. This position will also allow us to create a pool of potential officer candidates as we move forward, LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: Restructuring of officer positions. Creation of the Lieutenants position as a “Jr. Officer” position to explore the potential of future officer candidates. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (SWOT): Strengths Lieutenants positions will build a better prepared and trained officer program. Support the Station Captains.
City Council Meeting [Presentation Agenda Item 2]
May 19, 2015
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Weaknesses Turnover and ongoing hiring process. Opportunities Greater opportunities for personnel to try officer role with minimal commitment.
Threats Adjusting to new roles and responsibilities. Adjusting to Lieutenants role at emergency scenes. RECOMMENDATION: Recognition of, Oath of Office and pinning of new officer in the fire
department
Station #1 Lieutenant – Alex Hilpisch