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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO REALIGN JONESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING TO INCLUDE 2 ASSISTANT CHIEF POSITIONS
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is committed to ensuring the highest level of public safety and effective emergency response for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Fire Department (JFD) has experienced substantial growth in call volume and complexity of operations due to the city’s population and commercial expansion; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Fire Department staffing model lacks non-uniform administrative positions to help with many daily clerical and management tasks; and
WHEREAS, the current Fire Chief and single Assistant Fire Chief are increasingly burdened by administrative, operational, and strategic planning responsibilities, necessitating additional high-level support; and
WHEREAS; the recently completed Long Range Fire Plan included various recommendations to increase efficiency and productivity of the department, including the recommendation to create an additional Assistant Chief position; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a second Assistant Fire Chief position would allow for a more efficient division of duties, such as separating operational command from training, safety, and administrative functions, thereby enhancing the department's overall readiness and long-term strategic effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, a second Assistant Chief would provide necessary depth in the JFD's command structure, ensuring continuity of leadership and immediate succession readiness during periods of absence, injury, or major emergencies; and
WHEREAS, funding to support the staffing model adjustments are included in the proposed FY2026 budget and no headcount increase for the department will be necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: A second position of Assistant Fire Chief is hereby created within the organizational structure of the Jonesboro Fire Departmen...
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