MEDFORD — The Medford City Council unanimously approved 8% salary increases for fire department staff this year, wages that come on top of the 5% to 6% annual raises that many employees get for staying on the job another year.

The combined raises mean some workers will get total raises of 13% to 14%.

Effective on July 1, the new salary increase of 8% combines a 5% raise with a 3% cost-of-living adjustment.