What are the staffing changes that were proposed in the contract?

The City of Webster Groves continues to staff each shift according to the best practice standard set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for ladder trucks. The City of Webster Groves has committed to always scheduling 4 Firefighters on a ladder truck. The only time there will be fewer than 4 Firefighters on an engine (not the ladder), is if 2 staff are absent during a shift. If only 10 staff members are available due to sick/vacation leave, workers comp, FMLA, or Military leave, staffing will be reduced to 10 persons on shift. There will never be less than 10 persons on shift in the fire service in Webster Groves; overtime will be paid to staff members on-call or willing to report to maintain service. 

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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?