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AGENDA ITEM <br />Date: May 27, 2025 <br />Title: Hire Part -Time Firefighters <br />Presenter: Shea Chwialkowski, Interm Fire Chief <br />Section: Public Safety Report <br />Item: 11 <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this action is to seek approval to hire two part-time firefighters who will provide <br />immediate support by staffing Orono Duty Crew shifts. <br />2. Background: <br />The Orono Fire Department has completed a comprehensive assessment of staffing requirements <br />to effectively support the recently revised Duty Crew schedule. Based on this evaluation, we have <br />determined that the optimal number of part-time firefighters is 12. Currently, the department has 8 <br />part-time firefighters, with an additional individual in the process of completing initial training. <br />Additionally, one current part-time firefighter is scheduled to relocate out of state in June. Given <br />this ongoing staffing shortage, the Orono Fire Department is actively seeking highly qualified part- <br />time firefighters to join our team. <br />All Orono firefighters will work collaboratively with their counterparts from the Long Lake Fire <br />Department to deliver high -quality, reliable emergency services to the broader community. <br />Additionally, all current and prospective Orono firefighters are expected to commit to the long- <br />term success and sustainability of the future consolidated fire department. <br />3. Recruitment: <br />The selection process for the position included public job posting, application screening, formal <br />interviews, and a thorough background investigation. Interviews were conducted by the Interim <br />Fire Chief and other fire officers. <br />4. Recommended Candidate: <br />Aiden Liebl brings three years of experience as both a paid -on -call and career firefighter with <br />another fire department. He holds certifications in Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I, and Emergency <br />Medical Responder. Cam Aslakson has served for two years as a paid -on -call firefighter with <br />another department and holds certifications in Firefighter I & II, and Emergency Medical <br />Responder. Both individuals are enthusiastic about joining the Orono Fire Department and are <br />eager to contribute to the long-term success of the future consolidated fire department. <br />Recommended Compensation: <br />I recommend Aiden Liebl and Cam Aslakson for a conditional job offer as part-time firefighters <br />with an effective start date of May 28th, 2025. <br />• Pay: Starting rate of $20.00/hour. <br />• Benefits: Police and Fire PERA <br />• Conditions: Passing background check, psychological exam and physical exam <br />57 <br />