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County f � .�� ",�, 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
April 19, 2023
Agenda Item Number: C.11
Agenda Item Summary #11937
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: James Callahan (305) 289-6088
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval from the BOCC to add one (1) new FTE (full time
equivalent) Division Chief position in the FY23 operating budget for Monroe County Fire Rescue
(MCFR) as previously approved. MCFR is seeking to formalize the department's organizational
structure by designating specific technical divisions. This position will serve as part of the command
staff of the fire department operations/administration and will have the rank of Division Chief.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County Fire Rescue is seeking to formalize the department's
organizational structure by designating specific technical divisions. Consequently, MCFR is seeking
BOCC approval to include a new Division Chief position in the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget.
The range for a pay grade 319 position is $96,449.73 (minimum)to $154,319.56 (maximum).
This position will provide direction and leadership to the fire training staff through program and
course development, as well as the fire fighter standards training provided by the Fire Academy.
This position is required to provide administrative guidance,program management and fiscal
accountability. The department places a high value on the education of its members, we realize that
well educated employees are critical to the future success of our organization. Therefore, this
position will ensure that fire rescue personnel receive appropriate training and the department builds
a higher level of competency for firefighters to consistently perform efficiently, effectively and
safely within the department's standard operating guidelines for emergency services delivery. This
position will serve as part of the command staff of the fire department operations/administration and
will have the rank of Division Fire Chief.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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DOCUMENTATION:
Division Chief Position Justification Memo
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: N/A
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: TBD
Source of Funds: 001 12001 Fire Academy
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount: N/A
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details: N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Christina Cory Completed 04/03/2023 2:50 PM
RL Colina Completed 04/03/2023 4:54 PM
Purchasing Completed 04/03/2023 4:55 PM
Brian Bradley Completed 04/03/2023 5:38 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 04/04/2023 8:54 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 04/04/2023 9:14 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/19/2023 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE sY
Office of the Fire Chief
490 631d Street
Marathon„FL 33050
Phon,005)2816342 �
Fax:(305)289-6336 '
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DATE: March 9, 02 CN
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From: James C'allaahan, Fire CIIief � ,,,
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