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Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

110.14 Promotional Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to set forth minimum requirements for promotion into higher grades and to define promotional assessment parameters.

PROCEDURE:

The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to hold a particular rank level.

• All members participating in the assessments must:
  • be medically clear for full duty status on the posted test date
  • have an autonomous paramedic status with the department
  • have no disciplinary actions within one year of the posted test date*
  • meet all the requirements for the posted rank level
    • Disciplinary action of a minor nature, such as, but not limited to, tardiness, rudeness, absenteeism, misuse of time, etc. within 6 months of the posted date may be waived at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
• Study information will be provided at least 30 days in advance of the date of testing.
• The study information will include specific version or volume of the books, SOG’s and Policies that will be utilized.
• There will be no make-up tests for any reason.
• After the assessment, a promotional list containing the names of all persons who completed the entire assessment successfully will be kept on file for one year and may be used for additional promotions within the assessed rank.

The list will become effective on the date the Fire Chief promotes a successful candidate.

RANK LEVELS:

ο Battalion Chief
ο Lieutenant/Paramedic
ο Lieutenant/EMT
ο Engineer/Paramedic
ο Engineer/EMT

2.1 Battalion Chief

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in fire science, emergency medical services or a closely related field,

plus five (5) or more years of experience in fire or emergency medical service work, three (3) years of which must have been equivalent to fire lieutenant, or higher.  Mandatory attendance at the most recent Lieutenant/Battalion Chief Academy prior to assessment. To be held during the first week of May. Note: Candidates participating in a promotional assessment after August 1st, 2016, must possess a Bachelor Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Administration or closely related field. Degree must meet supplemental compensation guidelines as established by State law. Exceptions to degree requirements may be made on a case by case basis by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.  Candidate must have the following ICS training (I-100, I-200 or I-220, I-300, I-400, I- 700) and must hold Florida State Fire Officer I certification 2000 edition. Due to recent changes to officer certification by the State of Florida, the Fire Officer I 2013 edition does not meet the minimum requirements for this position. All candidates who are promoted who have a FO I 2013 edition must obtain Fire Officer II 2013 edition by December 1, 2015.  Candidate must have completed 240 hours of supervised ride up time in the Battalion Chief position. (To be achieved after completion of two (2) years (run-up to eligibility) as company officer.)