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AGENDA ITEM <br />Date: September 22, 2025 <br />Title: <br />Hire Part -Time Firefighters <br />Presenter: Shea Chwialkowski, Interm Fire Chief <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br />Item: 4 <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this action is to approve the hire of three 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. The department currently has 9 active part-time firefighters. <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 conducted <br />by the Interim Fire Chief in collaboration with other fire officers. All candidates also completed <br />pre -employment medical and psychological evaluations as part oft he final screening phase. <br />4. Recommended Candidate: <br />Chris Giving, Brandon Deutsch, and Jace Kopischke <br />Recommended Compensation: <br />Staff recommends extending job offers to Chris Giving, Brandon Deutsch and Jace Kopischke for <br />Part -Time Firefighter positions with an effective start date of September 23, 2025. <br />• Compensation: Starting wage of $20.00 per hour <br />• Benefits: Enrollment in Police and Fire PERA pension plan <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve job offers to Chris Giving, Brandon Deutsch, and Jace Kopischke for Part -Time <br />Firefighter positions at a rate of $20.00 per hour, with a start date of September 23rd, 2025. <br />30 <br />