This ordinance adds 50 new positions to the Fire Department to help alleviate paramedic staffing shortages for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It amends the existing salary ordinance to reflect these changes.
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023) to reflect the addition of 50 new positions (13.68 FTEs) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 in the Fire Department to address paramedic staffing shortages.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address paramedic staffing shortages in the San Francisco Fire Department, leading to the proposal for additional positions.
The President waived the 30-day rule to expedite the consideration of the ordinance.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the ordinance for approval, which included the addition of 50 new paramedic positions.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its first reading, allowing for the addition of paramedic positions to address staffing shortages.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, confirming the addition of new paramedic positions.
Mayor Breed approved the ordinance, finalizing the addition of 50 new paramedic positions in the Fire Department.
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