5.e Staff Report -Firefighter Larsonmi-� €-,
SCANDIA
Staff RepoVt
Date of Meeting: October 18, 2016
To: City Council
From: Mike Hinz, Fire Chief
Re: Removal of David Larson from Scandia Fire and Rescue
Background:
David Larson went through the application process this past spring and was approved for hiring
as a Probationary Volunteer Firefighter on May 17, 2016. Since that time, Mr. Larson has not
attended mandatory department training sessions or meetings, and has not responded to any
efforts to contact him.
Proposal Details:
The Fire Department Operational Policy states:
"During the probationary period, probationary members are expected to attend all training
sessions offered, unless excused by a Chief Officer or if the training offered is a `make-up' of a
previously attended topic. Probationary members attending less than 85% of offered training
sessions without excuse or accepted by a Chief Officer; will be considered as not having met the
requirements for regular membership."
I am recommending that Mr. Larson be removed from the department for not meeting
membership requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
Probationary Volunteer Firefighters are paid $10.00/hour.
Options:
1) Remove David Larson from the Fire and Rescue Department.
2) Take on action on the recommendation.
Recommendation:
Option 1.