5.i fire department request to begin firefighter hiring processNeil Soltis
From:
Mike Hinz <mike.hinz@scandiafire.com>
Sent:
Monday, March 7, 2016 12:09 PM
To:
Neil Soltis
Cc:
Bill Havener; Ernie Yoch
Subject:
Hiring of New Firefighters
Hi Neil,
We need to have a request on the council agenda to start the process of taking on new recruits.
Background
We currently have 21 firefighters. We have also been notified that we will be loosing 2 more of our 20 year members
some time this year. We feel that a reasonable staffing level would be 30 (this number accounts for the fact that we are
volunteers and not everyone is available all the time). It takes about 5 years of training and experience to establish a
qualified replacement firefighter.
We would like approval to hire up to 6 new staff. We are in need of more, but 6 is a number that we feel is manageable
and will not overwhelm the current staff we have.
Tentative time line:
-Advertise that we have openings (which we have started) through April 11th.
-Review the applications the week of April 11th (Mike Hinz, Ernie Yoch, Bill Havener) -First interviews April 20-22 (Mike
Hinz, Bill Havener, Ernie Yoch & Neil Soltis) -Physical testing April 30th ( our make-up drill).
-Second interview May 5th (if needed)
-City Council approval of names May 17th (make offer as soon as possible) -Week of May 23rd Doctor physicals & Drug
testing (Osceola Hospital) -May 28th have meeting with the recruits & their families. this meeting lest the family know
what is involved & the time commitment.
-New member start first week of June
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact will be about $1,000 per person, with a total of
$6,000 in the first 5 years to achieve full credentials
Thank you,
Mike Hinz
Chief, Scandia Fire & Rescue
Station 651-433-4383
Cell 651-303-4611