Firefighter working schedules MOU
Summary
The union agreement would move firefighters to 24-hours-on/72-hours-off shifts — but it's on hold a month while Chief Stakich reviews it and its budget impact.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fiscal impact not yet quantified — the chief has been asked to provide budget figures when it returns.
Firefighters, who'd get a schedule many departments have adopted.
Councilmember Fabus argued residents deserve clearer explanation of the salary changes before a vote.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Borough of Dormont - Nov 2, 2026
A new MOU with the firefighters' union adjusts career firefighters' schedules, supplementing the contract approved earlier this year.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Oct 26, 2026
Dormont is moving its career firefighters to the traditional 24-on/72-off schedule, plus 10-hour day shifts for inspection staff. Officials call it cost-neutral, but one councilmember pushed back on the lack of public discussion and wants the salary math explained to residents.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - May 26, 2026
The union agreement would move firefighters to 24-hours-on/72-hours-off shifts — but it's on hold a month while Chief Stakich reviews it and its budget impact.
Supercommittee - May 18, 2026
A draft MOU moving firefighters to 24-hour shifts goes to the June voting agenda, and a conditional offer is out to a desk officer/fire apparatus operator candidate.
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