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AGENDA ITEM <br />Date: August 11, 2025 <br />Title: Hire Part -Time Firefighters <br />Presenter: Shea Chwialkowski, Interm Fire Chief <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br />Item: 7 <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this action is to request approval to hire two part-time firefighters to join the Orono <br />Fire Department. <br />2. Background: <br />The Orono Fire Department has completed a detailed assessment of staffing requirements to <br />effectively support the Joint Duty Crew schedule. This evaluation concluded that 12 part-time <br />firefighters are necessary to maintain consistent shift coverage while allowing for time off and <br />operational flexibility. Following a recent resignation, the department currently has 8 active part- <br />time firefighters. <br />Orono Firefighters work collaboratively with Long Lake Fire Department's personnel to deliver <br />dependable, high -quality emergency services. Furthermore, all current and prospective Orono <br />Firefighters are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the long-term success and sustainability <br />of the future consolidated fire department. <br />3. Recruitment: <br />The selection process for the position involved a public job posting, comprehensive application <br />screening, formal interviews, and an in-depth background investigation. Interviews were <br />conducted by the Interim Fire Chief in collaboration with other fire officers. All candidates also <br />completed pre -employment medical and psychological evaluations as part of the final screening <br />phase. <br />4. Recommended Candidate: <br />Adler Burton has nearly two years of firefighting experience with another metro -area fire <br />department. He holds certifications in Firefighter I & II, Haz-Mat Operations, and Emergency <br />Medical Technician. DeShawn Collins has served for one year as a paid -on -call firefighter with <br />another department and holds certifications in Firefighter I & II, Haz-Mat Operations, and <br />Emergency Medical Technician. Both individuals are enthusiastic about joining the Orono Fire <br />Department and are eager to contribute to the long-term success of the future consolidated fire <br />department. <br />5. Recommended Compensation: <br />Staff recommend extending job offers to Adler Burton and DeShawn Collins for part-time <br />firefighter positions with an effective start date of August 12, 2025. <br />Compensation: Starting wage of $20.00 per hour <br />Benefits: Enrollment in the Police and Fire PERA pension plan <br />49 <br />