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Adoption of Resolution Approving Workforce Changes and Amendments to the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Alameda and the Alameda Fire Chiefs Association and the City of Alameda and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 in Support of the Fire Department Reorganization. (Human Resources 10025060)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) is reorganizing its Fire Department to modernize its structure, enhance operations, and align with industry standards. Since September, the City has been negotiating with the Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF), to finalize amendments to their Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for implementing the reorganization. Agreements have now been reached, and both AFCA and IAFF members have ratified the amendments.
The reorganization introduces new leadership roles, including Deputy Chief and Battalion Chief, to improve career progression and succession planning. Key positions will shift to administrative functions, focusing on compliance, quality assurance, and training, while clarifying management structures to enhance accountability and oversight. These changes aim to boost the department's efficiency and adaptability to meet evolving challenges, all within existing budget.
Staff recommends City Council approve the reorganization, the amended MOUs, and the updated salary schedules.
BACKGROUND
The City is reorganizing its Fire Department to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and align with industry standards, all within the existing budget. Key changes include adding the new classifications of Deputy Chief and Battalion Chief to establish a clear career ladder, enhance leadership, and support succession planning. These updates increase operational capacity and resilience by expanding Battalion-level responsibilities an...
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