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Addition of One Full-Time Equivalent Doctor of Physical Therapy Position for the Sacramento Fire Department Wellness Program
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01217
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the addition of one (1.0) full-time equivalent (FTE) Doctor of Physical Therapy position to the Fire Department's FY2026/2027 Approved Budget; 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to implement and administer the position and associated wellness services within the Fire Department's Health and Wellness Program; 3) authorizing the City Manager or designee to make minor changes or adjustments to correct omissions and errors; and 4) authorizing the City Manager or designee to make any necessary administrative and budget adjustments within the Fire Department's FY2026/27 Approved Budget to implement the Doctor of Physical Therapy position and associated wellness services.
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Contact
Contact: Tilden Billiter, Deputy Chief, (916) 808-2203, jbilliter@sfd.cityofsacramento.org, Fire Department
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The Sacramento Fire Department continues to experience significant operational and financial impacts From rising workers' compensation injuries, extended Injury on Duty (IOD) leave usage, increasing modified duty assignments, and escalating overtime backfill costs. Over the past ten fiscal years, the Fire Department has generated the highest number and cost of workers' compensation claims citywide, totaling approximately $55 million in incurred claim costs and more than 386,000 IOD hours. Current FY2026 projections estimate that IOD-related staffing and backfill costs alone will exceed $9.5 million.
The increasing frequency and duration of work-related injuries have reduced frontline staffing availability and created additional operational...
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