Merit Commission Regular Meeting
The meeting included discussions on departmental announcements regarding promotions, the exhaustion of various hiring lists, and the upcoming new hire process. The board approved biannual performance evaluations for the firefighter/paramedic, field training officer, engineer, and lieutenant positions, which are designed to standardize expectations and accountability. Additionally, the board approved a list of paramedic candidates for hire and authorized the promotion of lieutenant and engineer candidates to fill vacancies resulting from personnel changes and the opening of a new station.