Council ratifies three‑year IAFF contract covering 37 firefighters; estimated cost ~$1.5M Council ratified a tentative agreement with IAFF Local 1537 covering 37 employees for Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2028, that increases minimum daily staffing to nine and includes wage adjustments, a 2% senior paramedic premium, increased sick‑leave cash‑out and other premiums; staff estimated the cumulative three‑year cost at about $1.5 million.

The Anacortes City Council has just ratified a landmark three-year contract with local firefighters, securing vital wage increases and enhanced benefits for 37 heroes on the front lines.

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