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INFORMATION #2 <br /> '4*.., <br /> Elk <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> River <br /> Fire Department <br /> TO: Fire Service Task Force <br /> FROM: T.John Cunningham, Fire Chief <br /> DATE: August 15, 2012 <br /> SUBJECT: Length of Service <br /> At the July 18, 2012, Fire Service Task Force Meeting, the topic of retention was discussed, <br /> specifically pertaining to retaining long-term firefighters. Attached is a list of the length of <br /> service of current Elk River firefighters. In summary: <br /> • 26%of the department is completely vested with 20+ years of service. <br /> • 55% of the department has 10+ years of service. <br /> • 79% of the department has 5+ years of service <br /> The current staffing level of the fire depaznnent, excluding the fire chief,is 38 firefighters. <br /> Contribution to a firefighter's pension begins on their hire date (currently$5,091 annually). <br /> They are partially vested (40%) after 5 years of service. They are fully vested after 20 years <br /> of service. <br /> 1 / iEIEI 11 <br /> �NATUREI <br />