4.3. SR 11-05-2018 Eclty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent November 5, 2018 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire On-call Firefighters Aaron Surratt,Acting Fire Chief
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, the hiring of the following on-call firefighters effective November 5, 2018:
■ Jacob DeMarre
■ Jena Murray
■ Gordon Myette
Background/Discussion
With the recent retirement of two on-call firefighters and the notice of upcoming retirement of another,
we went to market to fill these three positions. We received 12 applications and moved 10 candidates
forward to the physical ability testing.
All 10 candidates passed the physical ability testing and moved forward to interviews. Jacob DeMarre,
Jena Murray, and Gordon Myette were recommended by the interview panels. They have since passed
criminal background checks and psychological testing. As of the writing of this memo,we are waiting for
one result from the physical testing so hiring for that candidate is contingent on passing that test. The
others have passed the physical testing.
Upon approval,Mr. DeMarre,Ms. Murray, and Mr. Myette will begin Elk River's Fire Academy this
evening. Following successful completion of the academy and their probationary period, they will be
administered the Oath of Office and will receive their badges.
Financial Impact
These positions are within the department's authorized staffing level of 45 on-call firefighters and are
included in the 2018 budget and proposed 2019 budget.
Attachments
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