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Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; and repealing Ordinance No. 20240814-010 relating to the Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
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Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
Prior Council Action:
August 14, 2024 - Council approved and adopted Classification Ordinance 20240814-010 establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
For More Information:
Wesley Hopkins, EMS Chief of Staff, Emergency Medical Services, 512-972-7204; Carlos Ledesma, Assistant Director, Emergency Medical Services, 512-972-7211.
Additional Backup Information:
This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 20240814-010, establishes authorized strength at 714 and the number of positions at each rank of the Emergency Medical Services Department and takes effect on October 1, 2025.
The civil service classifications of the Emergency Medical Services Department and the number of positions in each classification are established as follows:
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Field Division: |
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(A) Commander - Field |
40 |
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(B) Captain - Field |
83 |
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(C) Clinical Specialist - Field |
302 |
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(D) Medic - Field |
211 |
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Communications Division: |
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(A) Commander - Communications |
5 |
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(B) Captain - Communications |
11 |
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(C) Clinical Specialist - Communications |
35 |
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(D) Medic - Communications |
8 |
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Operations Division: |
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(A) Assistant Chief |
4 |
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(B) Division Chief |
10 |
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Clinical Services Division: |
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(A) Chief Paramedic Practitioner |
1 |
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(B) Paramedic Practitioner |
4 |