Wages for firefighters and safety personnel are often lower in small rural communities, like Lompoc, making it difficult to hire and retain staff and maintain moral. This can be a barrier to adequate fire response. This project would include an assessment of fire fighter wages, establishment of competitive compensation and identification of pathways for funding such as a bond, sales tax measure or other mechanism.
Status: Conceptual
Cost: Medium
Potential Partners: Lompoc Fire Department, City of Lompoc, Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board