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Date: January 27, 2025 Item: 6 <br />Presenter: James Van Eyll, Fire Chief <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Title: Hire Firefighter <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />This action item aims to gain approval to hire a part-time firefighter and accept the resignation of <br />a part-time firefighter. <br />2.Background: <br />The Orono Fire Department is currently seeking part-time and paid-on-call firefighters. <br />3.Recruitment: <br />The selection process for the position involved application screening and an interview. The Fire <br />Chief and firefighters conducted the interview. The candidate completed the background check and <br />psychological and physical (pre-employment medical) exams. He will need to complete a <br />probationary period. <br />4.Recommended Candidate: <br />Shawn Laughton has 10 years of experience as a firefighter with other departments. He has passed <br />Firefighter 1 & 2 and EMT. <br />5.Recommended Compensation: <br />Staff recommend accepting the resignation of part-time firefighter Kayla Kennedy effective <br />immediately. <br />Staff recommend hiring Shawn Laughton as a part-time firefighter starting January 31, 2025. <br />Pay. Starting rate of $20.00/hour. <br />Benefits. Per the City Personal Policy, including enrollment in Police and Fire PERA. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve hiring Shawn Laughton as a part-time firefighter at $20.00 per hour with a start date <br />of January 31, 2025, and accept the resignation of part-time firefighter Kayla Kennedy effective <br />immediately. <br />37