Item - 2012.CD14.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 11, 2012 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 26, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 11, 2012.
CD14.3 - Ongoing Staffing Challenges at Toronto Fire
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Manager to initiate a fire recruitment class in the summer of 2012 and, depending on the attrition rate, initiate a second class in the fall of 2012.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-47924.pdf
(May 16, 2012) Letter from the President, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association on Ongoing Staffing Challenges at Toronto Fire
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-47923.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(June 25, 2012) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina (CD.New.CD14.3.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/comm/communicationfile-30940.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-11-2012 8:19 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD14.3 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Norman Kelly, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, Michael Thompson |
CD14.3 - Ongoing Staffing Challenges at Toronto Fire
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the City Manager to initiate a fire recruitment class in the summer of 2012 and, depending on the attrition rate, initiate a second class in the fall of 2012.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, in conjunction with the Acting Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Service staff and the Toronto Professional Firefighters Association, include in his report to the September 19, 2012 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee, the development of a protocol on the use of overtime for the purpose of calling back front-line operation fire fighters, to ensure the safety and security of both the citizens of Toronto and members of the Toronto Fire Service.
Origin
Summary
Forwarding a letter (May 16, 2012) from the President, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association regarding the ongoing staffing challenges at Toronto Fire for the consideration of the Community Development and Recreation Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-47924.pdf
(May 16, 2012) Letter from the President, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association on Ongoing Staffing Challenges at Toronto Fire
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-47923.pdf
Communications
(June 25, 2012) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina (CD.New.CD14.3.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/comm/communicationfile-30940.pdf
Speakers
Ed Kennedy, President, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Association
Councillor Mike Layton
Motions
That:
1. The Deputy City Manager, in conjunction with the Acting Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Service staff and the Toronto Professional Firefighters Association, include in his report to the September 19, 2012 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee, the development of a protocol on the use of overtime for the purpose of calling back front-line operation fire fighters, to ensure the safety and security of both the citizens of Toronto and members of the Toronto Fire Service.
2. The City Manager initiate a fire recruitment class in the summer of 2012 and, depending on the attrition rate, initiate a second class in the fall of 2012.