Base pay for Richmond firefighters will remain locked at $58,933.35 throughout a newly approved two-year contract, Western Wayne News reported.
The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety formally approved the agreement during its Nov. 5 meeting. The contract covers the period from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028.
According to Richmond human resources director Thomisa Tudor, members of Richmond Professional Firefighters Local 1408 of the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO had earlier voted to accept the agreement with a 90% approval rate.
“The contract was passed with 90% approval.”
said Thomisa Tudor, Richmond’s human resources director, to Western Wayne News.
Pay Scales and Rank Structures Through 2028
While base pay for standard firefighters stays flat, compensation for other ranks is calculated using the base salary plus a percentage. Probationary members will earn $53,040.02, which amounts to 90% of the base pay during 2027.
That entry wage increases in 2028 to $55,986.69, or 95% of the base pay. A new recruit level is also added in 2028 at $53,040.02.
A first-class firefighter designation arrives in 2028 as well. That tier pays $60,701.35, representing base pay plus 3%.
Beyond base figures, personnel collect longevity pay and clothing allowances. Members also receive stipends for educational degrees alongside percentage-based compensation for training certifications that increase in 2028.
Department Staffing and Police Schedule Shifts
The approved agreement authorizes 75 total positions for the department. That roster features 18 lieutenants, 18 engineers, and 39 firefighters.
Leadership roles round out the department structure, consisting of the chief, assistant chief, deputy chief of EMS, three battalion chiefs, deputy chief of fire prevention, deputy chief of training, and deputy chief of information and technology.
Street Closures and Software Renewals
The board approved a three-year software agreement with 66degrees. The contract renews the city’s Google Workspace Enterprise Standard licensing at an annual cost of $60,750, totaling $182,250.
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