2019 FEC ATLANTA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFFLOCAL 134 MAY

2019 FEC ATLANTA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF-LOCAL 134 MAY 24, 2017

Local 134 Officers Paul Gerdis, President Arzell Bostick, Vice President-Internal Mike Rumsey, Vice President-External Will Iber, Treasurer/Secretary Alex Hofstadter, Trustee Nate Bailey, Trustee

Atlanta Professional Firefighters IAFF, Local 134 Represent sworn members of the AFRD Firefighter Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Diverse group of men and women Multi-ethnic Multi-racial LGBTQ Multi-generational

The Mission of the Local 134 "The Atlanta Professional Fire Fighters are dedicated to represent, protect, and be advocates for the sworn members of the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department. We will be stewards for equality, safety, development, and the longevity of our members. "

Public Safety Committee Quarterly Update – Feb 27, 2018

Public Safety Committee Quarterly Update – Feb 27, 2018 “Human resources is our number one priority” “…. we are short of firefighters, dangerously short of firefighters” “We have to have enough men and women to actually staff all the riding positions on the apparatus. And we are not currently there. ” “…. not only do we not have the right number of firefighters we have to have the appropriate professional development… -Interim Fire Chief Randall Slaughter

Actual AFRD Personnel Strength Budgeted strength 1119 Firefighters 364 Sergeants 230 Lieutenant 125 Captain 119 Chief 44 Total 882 Vacancies 237 Retirement Eligible FY 2019 32 Recruits 38

Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department An All Emergency Department AFRD 80, 000 + emergencies in 2017 Structure fire Medical emergencies Motor vehicle accidents Flooding rescues Gas leaks Airport Tunnel Fire Required ALL of AFRD’s resources

AFRD hours vs COA Weekly Monthly Annually Career APD 40 160 2, 080 62, 400 Corrections 40 160 2, 080 62, 400 General Employee 40 160 2, 080 62, 400 AFRD Field Operations 53 212 2756 82, 680 AFRD vs COA +13 +52 +676 +20, 640

COA Pay Plan Schedule History Prior to 2016 Step and Grade Program Accepted across 99% of all municipalities Step awarded annually Recommended at budget hearing Voted by City Council Minimum of meets requirement on annual evaluation October 2015 Introduction of Tier System Three Tiers introduced by APD in 2015 Adopted by City Council AFRD October 2016

Pros and Cons of Tier System Pros Cons Fixed compression issue Reduced maximum salary Scheduled salary increase Below market value Inconsistent amongst all ranks Interpretation of tiers Length of tiers

AFRD Current Pay Plans Firefighter s Length in years Annual Salary Tier 1 0 to 10 $40, 000 Tier 2 11 to 15 $43, 428 Tier 3 15+ $46, 856 Years of Service Time in Rank Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Tier 1 0 to 10 0 to 2 $50, 383. 09 $57, 749. 91 $66, 193. 57 Tier 2 11 to 15 3 to 4 $52, 146. 75 $59, 771. 16 $68, 510. 34 Tier 3 15+ 5 + $53, 971. 88 $61, 863. 15 $70, 908. 21

2018 IAFF Wage Study Regional Jacksonville, FL Nashville, TN Charlotte, NC World Class Seattle, WA – home to Amazon HQ and Boeing Minneapolis, MN – Super Bowl host 2018, home to Target Corp Los Angeles, CA – Olympic games and Super Bowl 2022 versus Atlanta, GA – Super Bowl host 2019, Home Depot HQ and Delta

Atlanta vs. like cities – Firefighter Salary Year 1 Year 6 Year 11 Max Salary Jacksonville $35, 556 $45, 228 $51, 540 $54, 012 Nashville $43, 684 $54, 834 $62, 896 Charlotte $41, 422 $52, 865 $59, 812 $62, 840 Seattle $74, 209 $87, 299 Minneapolis $60, 320 $73, 398 Los Angeles $72, 704 $95, 672 mean $54, 650 $68, 216 $71, 770 $72, 686 Atlanta $40, 000 $43, 428 $46, 856 Difference ($14, 650) ($18, 216) ($28, 342) ($25, 830)

Atlanta vs like cities Total Compensation $75, 571 $70, 999 $75, 368 $56, 450 $44, 803 Year 1 $48, 650 $44, 807 Year 6 Year 11 Jurisdiction Avg Atlanta $52, 494 Max Salary

AFRD Tier Adjustment Recommendation Length Firefighter Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Tier 1 36 months $41, 132 $52, 560 $60, 567 $72, 337 Tier 2 36 months $45, 228 $54, 462 $62, 066 $74, 868 Tier 3 36 months $51, 540 $57, 749 $64, 238 $77, 489

Estimated Proposal Cost Current Proposed Cost Firefighter $15, 597, 418. 92 $17, 339, 235. 03 $1, 741, 816. 11 Sergeant $12, 549, 110. 04 $12, 864, 820. 16 315, 710. 12 Lieutenant $7, 767, 781. 90 $7, 908, 351. 14 140, 569. 24 Captain $8, 654, 389. 81 $9, 051, 219. 62 396, 829. 81 Total $44, 568, 700. 67 $47, 163, 625. 95 2, 594, 925. 28 Add 20% 518, 985. 06 FY 2019 Proposed Salary Cost 3, 113, 910. 34 FY 2019 Proposed Total Salary $50, 277, 536. 29

Other Opportunities for Adjustments Battalion Chief and Section Chief Specialized Incentives 3. 5% 29 positions Hazardous Material Tech Average income $86, 030 Rope Rescue Tech No Tier Program = no income growth Trench Rescue Tech Confined Space Tech Assistant Chief 9 positions Collapse Rescue Tech Average income $97, 219 Swiftwater Tech No Tier Program = no income growth Mobile Medic Response Team SWAT Medic Post Certification Deputy Chief 4 Positions Average income $120 k/year No Tier program = no income growth

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