Laserfiche WebLink
thth <br />date for the 34 recruit class is May 2006, and the 35 recruit class will <br />follow in the Fall. <br />Commissioner Brazier questioned the number of recruits per class. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that there would be 20 individuals per class. <br />Commissioner Browne mentioned that he questioned a Fire Captain on <br />whether he would want to be promoted to a Battalion Chief position. <br />He was informed by the Fire Captain that there was not much incentive <br />in pay to do so. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that from the Captains ranks on down their salary <br />wage package is based on the collective bargaining process of the <br />union€snegotiations.Themoreaggressiveandsuccessfultheunionis <br />in negotiating salary increases drives their wages up. The Battalion <br />and Assistant Chief€s positions; are excluded managerial positions, <br />they are not tied to a negotiating bargaining unit. Their salaries are <br />based on executive decisions by the Mayor and tied to the salary <br />commission. This issue is not only limited to the Fire Department. It <br />also occurs with the Police Department. Managerial positions are <br />surpassed in benefits by the rank and file, which makes it difficult to <br />retain good quality management personnel. These positions need to <br />be compensated or the higher ranked individuals will make less money <br />than their subordinates. <br />Commissioner Kudlo questioned when the Fire Mechanic position <br />would be posted. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that it was already posted and the assessment <br />center is scheduled for March 10, 2006. <br />Commissioner Matsuda asked whether there were records kept <br />regarding individuals who reapply. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that the Department of Civil Service controls that <br />part of the process. <br />Emergency Operations Division <br /> Bon Fire & Outdoor Rubbish Fires: In an effort to educate the public, <br />· <br />the Fire Department will be distributing excerpts from the County Code <br />relating to bon fires and outdoor rubbish fires. This will provide a basic <br />understanding of regulations authorizing or prohibiting open burning <br />and to promote and assure compliance. (see Attachment A‚) Also, <br />the Fire Department is working with the Office of the Corporation <br />Counsel on the adoption of the uniform fire code. There is a need to <br />6 <br /> <br />