FPC TESTING AND RECRUITING COMMITTEE

Thursday, September 8, 2022 · 5:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Commission Testing and Recruiting Committee held a hybrid meeting to discuss recruitment strategies for firefighters. They approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department about recruitment efforts. The meeting was primarily informational and did not involve major policy changes.

Key Decisions

  • Approve May 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes Adopted
  • Fire Department Recruitment Communication Placed on File
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This is a hybrid meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and In-Person. Those wishing to view the proceedings virtually can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 2. Those wishing to view the proceedings in person can do so at City Hall, Room 301-B.
  2. Those wishing to join the meeting virtually for public comment can do so at: https://bit.ly/3q4fc1F Or call in (audio only) 414-251-0392 United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 340 502 806
  3. The FPC Testing and Recruiting Committee members will meet on the following items
  4. Comment(s) by the Public.
  5. 2. Resolution to approve the May 12, 2022 meeting minutes
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED

  6. 3. Communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department and FPC Department relating to recruitment strategies and desired outcomes for the firefighter position
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  7. Motion to Adjourn
  8. This meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Fire and Police Commission or any of the following committees or subcommittees: Policies and Standards, Research and Rules, Complaints and Discipline. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Fire and Police Commission members results in a quorum or a negative quorum of the Commission or another committee and whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee's realm of authority. In the even that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
  9. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Fire and Police Commission ADA Coordinator at 414-286-5072, 414-286-5050 (fax), 414-286-2960 (TDD), or by writing to the Coordinator at Fire and Police Commission, Milwaukee City Hall, Room 706A, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202.