HomeMy WebLinkAbout#12 - 2024 POC Firefighter Pay Scale
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 5, 2023
CONSENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karissa Goers, Administrative Services Director
REVIEWED BY: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: 2024 Paid on Call Firefighter Pay Increases
BACKGROUND: As a best practice, it is recommended that staff review the wages and rates for our paid-on-call firefighters annually and make recommendations for the upcoming year.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the proposed wage increases be approved for the City of Lake Elmo Paid-on-call Firefighters?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Attached is a memo from Chief Kalis outlining the proposed 2024 rates. The 2024 rates reflect an increase of 3.0% above the 2023 rates. With our new combined department scheduling capacity, EMS responder stand-by and stand-by
from home pay have been eliminated. The proposed rates allow the city to remain competitive in the market. FISCAL IMPACT: The increase is hourly rates is provided for in the proposed 2024 budget estimates.
OPTIONS: 1) Approve the pay adjustments as presented. 2) Approve different pay adjustments.
3) Do not approve any pay adjustments.
RECOMMENDATION: If removed from the consent agenda:
Motion to approve the 2024 paid on call firefighter pay rates as presented. ATTACHMENT:
• 12/06/2023 memo
Lake Elmo Fire Department
Memorandum
To: Fire Department Staff
From: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
Date: 12/06/2023
Re: 2024 Fire Department Paid On Call Pay Rates
Fire Department Paid on Call Pay Rates
- Operations have changed due to response and staffing structure.
- Planning is based on current and proposed 2024 staffing structure.
- Timing of future pay rate adjustments would coincide with city pay rate market adjustments.
- Updated fire department pay rates go into effect January 1, 2024.
Goals for the updated 2024 pay rates:
- Coincide with market rate pay adjustments for other city employees.
- Keep our pay rates competitive as the fire service in our area continues to change. These rates play an
important role in our recruitment and retention of high-quality staff.
FD Paid-on-Call (POC) Rates 2023 2024
Captain $ 18.68 $ 19.24
Lieutenant $ 18.18 $ 18.73
Engineer/EMT $ 17.68 $ 18.21
Firefighter $ 16.35 $ 16.84
Probation $ 14.23 $ 14.66
Part Time Firefighter* $ 17.99 $ 18.53
Support Services $ 10.59 $ 10.85
Holiday Duty Shift Coverage 1.5 x hourly rate
(*Rate maintained for last remaining PT position)
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