Boise Fire Dept. CLA Negotiations - Day 2

This summary covers the City of Boise Public Meetings' Boise Fire Department Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) negotiations held on June 3, 2026. The discussions focused extensively on proposals related to firefighter professional development, compensation structures, staffing, and benefits. Key procurement-related topics included the restructuring of step raises and working out of class pay to a more streamlined system with defined pay steps and percentages, aiming to improve transparency and succession planning. The union proposed a phased implementation of four-person staffing on engine companies, with a commitment to add seven full-time firefighters by the end of the contract, supported by potential SAFER grant funding. Other proposals addressed parental leave policies, bilingual pay to enhance community service, cell phone reimbursement reflecting operational needs, and fitness compensation. The meeting also covered the restoration of mediation and binding fact-finding language in the CLA to provide a structured dispute resolution process. Budget presentations highlighted the city's constrained revenue growth, emphasizing the need for careful financial planning to support these initiatives. Both parties expressed commitment to continued negotiations with a focus on fiscal responsibility and operational effectiveness.