From
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Title
Ordinance defining the Fire Department's authorized civil service positions in each classification effective October 1, 2015 for a total of 220 authorized civil service positions plus 3 overhire positions
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Currently and for the FY 2015 the Fire Department consists of 220 authorized civil service positions plus 3 overhires to include 131 FireFighters, 36 Driver Engineers, 32 Lieutenants, 12 Captains, 6 Battalion Chiefs, 2 Assistant Chiefs, 1 Fire Chief. The overhire of 3 FireFighter positions will remain for the FY 2016 at the FireFighter rank bringing the overall total to 223 positions.
Fire Station 10 is scheduled for a late Spring 2016 opening. The firefighters for Fire Station 10 are hired and are in training. However, the promotions related to fire station 10 will commence on April 16, 2016 as this allows time to train and develop the new Officers before Fire Station 10 is operational.
The consideration and continuation of the overhire program and future ordinances will be included annually during the budget adoption process.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the permanent authorized positions is part of the Fire Department's General Fund budget. Funding for overhires is available in the potential salary savings of the Fire Department's General Fund budget.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 9873 TO DEFINE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2015
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie has established a Fire Department to provide the citizens of Grand Prairie a first class public safety response to fire, rescue and emergency medical calls; and
WHEREAS, the department currently has 220 authorized positions, consisting of 131 FireFighters, 36 Driver Engineers, 32 Lieutenants, 12 Captains, 6 Battalion Chiefs, 2 Assistant Chiefs, 1 Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, ...
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