Collective Bargaining Fire Meeting 07/14/2026

The City of El Paso, Texas held a Collective Bargaining Fire Meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on negotiating terms related to fire department personnel. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed language on incentive pay for FTO coordinators and critical care paramedics, uniform allowance specifications, and insurance premium contributions with a counterproposal to maintain a 0% increase in insurance rates. The meeting also addressed committee restructuring for firefighter health and safety, including annual reporting requirements, and discussed financial protections for the city in light of potential state legislative impacts on revenue. Several items related to wages, leave accrual, and disciplinary procedures were reviewed and tentatively agreed upon, with follow-up meetings scheduled to finalize outstanding issues.