Collierville to review Fire Dept. pay plan, tattoo policy
When fire chief John Selberg arrived in Collierville, he analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the department as well as opportunities for improvement. Selberg speaks during a groundbreaking for Collierville’s new Firehouse 6 in April 2024. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Hiring has been a challenge in Collierville Fire Department, and on Monday town leaders will consider a change in compensation to help attract employees.
The item on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda is the result of a four-hour work session in July, where officials discussed the needs of the fire department.
“The pay plan lately has been the biggest issue,” Fire Chief John Selberg said by phone Tuesday. “Nowadays (potential hires) are looking at pay and time off.”
The pay increases range between 2% and 7% except for those in leadership. If approved, the pay will be retroactive to Aug. 1. The changes put Collierville in line with other area departments.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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