Oak Park staff recommend overhire pilot to add firefighter-paramedics, estimated $700,000 first-year cost Staff told trustees that adding six firefighter-paramedics would cost about $700,000 in year one and raised levy pressure by about 1.78 points; staff recommended an overhire approach (3/6/9) to pilot the increase while seeking overtime savings and new revenue streams to offset costs.

Oak Park's finance staff propose a strategic overhire pilot to add six firefighter-paramedics, potentially cutting overtime costs while keeping budget pressures in check!

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Oak Park Fire Chief outlines training, recruitment and overtime concerns; Board weighs Baker Tilly staffing recommendations Fire Chief J.T. Terry described wellness programs, recruitment and a requested training‑officer position; trustees debated adding 6–9 firefighters recommended as a future consideration by consultants and discussed overtime and funding options.

Oak Park's Fire Chief reveals urgent staffing needs and innovative wellness programs as trustees debate adding more firefighters to tackle high overtime costs.

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