5.f) Staff Report-Hiring Probationary Firefighter� J
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Staff RepoVt
Date of Meeting: July 21, 2015
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Hiring of Probationary Firefighter John Bauer
Background:
Last year the Council approved accepting applications for the Fire Department on an ongoing
basis. We have received four applications that met the initial requirements. Two withdrew their
names before interviews due to the time commitment and busy lives. The Fire Chief, two
assistants and I interviewed two applicants on June 30th. Following the interviews, one applicant
withdrew his application at this time due to time commitments.
Issue:
Who should the Council hire for the probationary firefighter positions?
Proposal Details:
Staff is recommending that John Bauer be approved as probationary firefighter subject to passing
a drug test and medical evaluation. John, who currently lives in Forest Lake, aspires to a full time
firefighter career and is currently in school for such. He is anticipating receiving his EMT
certification in August.
Fiscal Impact:
Consistent with Resolution 03-19-13-04, the starting pay would be $10/hour. After the
probationary period and obtaining certain certifications, the firefighters would be eligible for pay
increases.
Options:
1) Subject to passing a drug test and medical evaluation, approve hiring John Bauer as
probationary firefighter effective September 1, 2015.
2) Subject to passing a drug test and medical evaluation, approve hiring another list of
applicants as probationary firefighters.
3) Do not hire additional probationary firefighters at this time.
Recommendation:
Option 1.