TL;DR (generated · confidence: high)

Portland Fire & Rescue requested a decision package to create 10 new Fire Fighter FTE positions using one-time general fund resources. Once training is complete, ongoing costs would be offset by reduced overtime. The package was not recommended. The addition aims to improve employee health through better overtime/straight-time balance and maintain equitable service levels citywide.

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Package 23,604-104 proposes adding 10 Fire Fighter FTE positions to Portland Fire & Rescue (p. 1057)
Funding source: one-time general fund resources, with ongoing positions to be covered by overtime offset/backfill (p. 1057)
Recommended funding total: $0 (package status: Not Recommended) (p. 1057)
Service rationale: reduce overtime reliance and create healthier overtime/straight-time balance for employees (p. 1057)
Supports City priorities of employee care, adequate service levels, and fiscal stewardship (p. 1057)
Equity impact: enable bureau to maintain equitable service levels across all City geographies (p. 1057)

💰 $0 · 👥 10 FTE · 📋 Add 10 Fire Fighter FTE · 🏛️ Portland Fire & Rescue

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Source: PDF p. 1057 · raw: 1057

Breadcrumb: 5 ps › Pub-SAFETY-DPs › Package Details › 23,604

23,604 - 104: PF&R Add 10 Fire Fighter FTE Service Area Public Safety DCA Mike Myers Bureau Name Portland Fire & Rescue Director Ryan Gillespie Funding Type Name General Fund Addition Status: Not Recommended Package Desc Expense Recommended Total This decision package is to create 10 FTE Fire Fighter positions with one-time general fund Personnel $0 resources. Once the new staff have completed training, the ongoing positions will be covered with $0 offset to backfill overtime. Revenue Recommended Total Service Impacts General Fund Discretionary $0 The additional positions enable the bureau to maintain its staffing levels with a decrease in overtime reliance, thereby creating a healthier overtime and straight time balance for our employees. This $0 strategy supports PF&R and City priorities of taking care of our employees, providing sufficient levels of service to the public, and fiscal stewardship. Equity Impacts The additional positions will ensure the bureau can effectively and strategically manage staffing, meet public’s expectations of service delivery, and provide equitable levels of service across the City’s geographies.

Parent: Package Details · PDF: p. 1057