Chester Fire Department Reduction in Force 

For several months, CPUD and Peninsula Fire Protection District leaders have been holding weekly meetings to discuss the long-term provisioning of Fire/EMS services in Chester. As we have reviewed the current/ongoing costs being borne by CPUD and PFPD to provide these services, the districts have mutually agreed that it's in the long-term financial interest of both districts to eliminate Chester Fire Department's single full-time position. Service levels will be minimally impacted as Peninsula Fire has been responding to the vast number of fire/EMS calls since February 2024.It is recommended that the Board of Directors authorize and direct the General Manager to issue layoff notices, effective November 1, 2024, to the incumbent Fire Lieutenant as well as the four reserve personnel. Thereafter, these positions will be eliminated from the budget. These positions are included in the adopted FY 24-25 budget for six months of funding (through December 31, 2024). This reduction in force will save approximately two months' worth of wage and benefits costs. 

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