Proposal to Add One Assistant Chief Position to Fire Rescue Department

Original title: Request additional (1.0 FTE) Assistant Chief position for the Fire Rescue Department

Record date · December 14, 2021

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What This Bill Does

The County Fire Rescue Department is requesting the creation of one new full-time Assistant Chief position. This item is currently listed as a for the Board of County Commissioners.

Why it matters

The approval of this request would increase the permanent staffing level of the Fire Rescue Department by one high-level administrative position, impacting the department's organizational structure and payroll budget.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Fire Rescue Department

The department will gain an additional administrative leadership position if the request is approved.

Indirectly affected

County Taxpayers

Taxpayers fund the salary and benefits associated with the new full-time position.

Key Facts

The Fire Rescue Department is requesting the addition of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Assistant Chief position.
The request is filed under number 21-1053.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item', typically indicating it is expected to be passed without debate.
The request was introduced on October 24, 2021.