How does the Webster Groves Fire Department pay align with neighboring municipalities?

In 2021, the City of Webster Groves hired an outside consultant to conduct a compensation and classification study. While the study did find that some positions within the City were underpaid, the Fire Department positions were found to be in line with others in the area, especially municipalities. You can view the current compensation of our Captains and Firefighter paramedics on our website here. 

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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?