DECISION SUMMARY
Public Case No. R 1989-024
(Cross References R 1985-016 and R 1975-112)International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665 v.
City of Kirkwood, Missouri
IAFF filed for a bargaining unit consisting of all Kirkwood Fire Department employees, excluding Chief and Assistant Chief. The City argued that Captains should also be excluded as supervisors. The Board concluded that Captains were true supervisors. The Board relied on the Captains’ significant input in hiring, promoting, evaluating, and disciplining other employees. They also noted that Captains were usually in command of the fire scene directing and coordinating the Fire Fighters. The fact that some normal Fire Fighters earned more than some Captains was not conclusive.
The Board’s decision excluded Captains.
Date Issued: October 4, 1989
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