REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: SUMEET MALHI, Director Personnel Services Department BILLY ALCORN, Fire Chief Fire Department BY: SANDRA CHAVEZ MARTIN, Assistant Director Personnel Services Department SUBJECT ..Title ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifth Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2025-178, adding ten (10) unfunded full-time Firefighter Trainee positions in the Fire Department, effective June 15, 2026 (Subject to Mayor's Veto) ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council authorize the adoption of the Fifth Amendment to the PAR No. 2025-178, adding ten (10) unfunded full-time Firefighter Trainee positions in the Fire Department. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Fresno Fire Department requests to add ten (10) unfunded Firefighter Trainee positions to ensure adequate staffing to meet current and anticipated vacancies within the Fire Department. BACKGROUND To support the Fire Departments operational needs and to ensure adequate staffing levels, staff recommends adding ten (10) unfunded Firefighter Trainee positions. The classification of Firefighter Trainee is the initial classification for individuals hired into the Fire Department prior to completing drill school and promoting into a Firefighter position. Firefighter Trainee is a non-sworn classification, and permanent status cannot be obtained as a Firefighter Trainee. The City Attorney's Office has approved the Fifth Amendment to the PAR No. 2025-178 as to form. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This request to amend the PAR does not qualify as a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore exempt from the CEQA requirements. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not applicable to this action, as this request to amend the PAR does not involve a contract award. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the General Fund. Attachment: Resolution - Fifth Amendment to PAR 2025-178