City Council Workshop - Oct 13 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Victoria Fire Department staffing model update
Expansion of duty crew model to increase service efficiency
Adjustment of shift requirements and firefighter roles
Impact of community engagement on duty crew availability
Data-driven scheduling based on peak call volume
Transitioning from all-call to scheduled duty crew shifts
Fire station construction progress and utilization
Votes (1)
Adjourn the workshop
PassedVoice vote (unanimous)
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (3)
duty crew shifts average 5 minutes and 15 seconds from page to apparatus on scene as opposed to when we're working in just a duty crew or an all call operation mode of 7 minutes and 43 seconds.
Operational efficiencyComparing response time metrics.
I believe that as we continue to move this year, we're in the middle of a hiring process currently and I believe we'll probably bring on two, possibly three of those.
Staffing levelsDiscussing current recruitment efforts.
I think we're giving the chief a clear message that council is 100% supportive of.
Political supportConsolidating council feedback on the plan.
People (2)
Dave ShogerFire Chief
Presented the staffing model update and the plan to transition firefighters to a 60-hour-per-quarter duty crew role.
MayorMayor of Victoria
Led the workshop meeting and expressed support for the proposed firefighter staffing adjustments.
Places Mentioned
Victoria (City)New Fire Station building site
Events & Meetings (1)
- Victoria City Council workshop, 6:00 p.m.