Will this impact the community's safety?

As the below table indicates, Webster Groves is staffed to safely meet the community's needs.  The safety of the Firefighters and the preservation of life and property is the City’s highest priority and will continue to be maintained. 

CityTotal StaffDaily Full StaffDaily Minimum staff
Webster Groves381210
Affton401210
Brentwood2475
Clayton431311
Kirkwood551715
Ladue32108
Maplewood2175
Richmond Heights2376
Rock Hill1033
Shrewsbury1965

*Daily minimum staffing is current as of 3/10/2023.  
 

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1. When did the City Council declare an impasse on contract negotiations?
2. Why did the City Council declare an impasse on contract negotiations?
3. What does impasse mean?
4. What does this mean moving forward?
5. Why were these staffing changes suggested?
6. What are the staffing changes that were proposed in the contract?
7. How does this staffing structure compare to neighboring municipalities?
8. Will this impact the community's safety?
9. How does this affect our insurance rating?
10. What pay changes are included in the implemented compensation plan?
11. How does the Webster Groves Fire Department pay align with neighboring municipalities?
12. Is there a public safety hiring freeze within the City of Webster Groves?