JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 122 announced on Friday that the two sides have reached and signed a three-year tentative collective bargaining agreement to raise pay for Jacksonville firefighters substantially.
Salary increases will occur along the following schedule each fiscal year (October 1-September 30):
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- FY 2024-2025: 12% increase
- FY 2025-2026: 5% increase
- FY 2026-2027: 5% increase
“It’s an honor to present this historic agreement to the courageous men and women who work so hard to keep our citizens healthy and safe,” Mayor Donna Deegan said in a news release. “We continue to have the best fire department in the country because of their efforts, and the tentative agreement ensures their benefits match their talent and dedication to our community.”
“I’m grateful to Mayor Deegan and her administration for negotiating in good faith to deliver the most generous agreement our union has ever received,” said International Association of Firefighters, Local 122 President Kelly Dobson. “This tentative agreement makes good on broken promises of the past and makes whole our deserving members who put their lives on the line every day.”
In 2027, retirement benefits for new enrollees will also move to the Florida Retirement System (FRS), and current enrollees of the defined contribution plan will have the option to remain there or move to the FRS.
Next, the International Association of Firefighters, Local 122 will publish the tentative agreement for 15 days of membership review, followed by three days of voting to ratify the contract. If it is ratified, the collective bargaining agreement will head to the Jacksonville City Council for final approval.
Similar contract talks are still underway with the police union.
