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===PURPOSE:===
 
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The purpose of this policy is to set forth minimum requirements for promotion into
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The purpose of this Standard Operating Guideline is to provide a framework for promotional opportunities and assessments within the Maitland Fire Rescue Department.
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higher grades and to define promotional assessment parameters.
 
  
 
===PROCEDURE:===
 
===PROCEDURE:===
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The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to hold a particular rank level.
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The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to hold a particular rank level; the procedure to conduct a promotional assessment; and the objectives of each assessment.
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* All members participating in the assessments must:
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Promotional Assessment:  The department will conduct a promotional assessment, at a minimum, every two years.  Candidates who successfully pass all portions of the assessment will remain on a promotional list until the start of the next assessment.<BR>
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**be medically clear for full duty status on the posted test date
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**have an autonomous paramedic status with the department
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'''''Assessment Procedure:'''''
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**have no disciplinary actions within one year of the posted test date*
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* The Department will hold an assessment, the specific date(s) will be announced no later than 30 days prior to the date(s).
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**meet all the requirements for the posted rank level
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* Study material and assessment specifics will be announced no later than 30 days prior to the start of the assessment date(s).
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'''''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.'''''
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* Candidates who wish to participate in an assessment must follow the instructions from the Division Chief of Training.
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b. Study information will be provided at least 30 days in advance of the date of
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* No make-ups will be provided. If a candidate misses any portion of an assessment, they will be excluded from the assessment.
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testing.
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* After the assessment, a promotional list containing the names of all candidates who completed the entire assessment successfully will be kept on file for a maximum of two years, or expiring at the start of the next assessment, whichever comes first, and may be used for additional promotions within the assessed rank.
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c. The study information will include specific version or volume of the books, SOG’s
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* Test scores and evaluation results will not be released.
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and Policies that will be utilized.
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* The Fire Chief reserves the right to hire from outside of the department to fulfill any open position.
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d. There will be no make-up tests for any reason.
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e. After the assessment, a promotional list containing the names of all persons who
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'''''These are the minimum requirements in order to participate in the following promotional assessments:    Engineer,  Lieutenant,  Battalion Chief'''''
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completed the entire assessment successfully will be kept on file for one year and
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may be used for additional promotions within the assessed rank.
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* All ranks must have: Valid DL, FF II (off probation), maintain current dept. physical requirements, and pre-employment requirements
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The list will become effective on the date the Fire Chief promotes a successful
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* '''''Engineer:''''' Certificate of Engineer training (Apparatus Operations and Fire Service Hydraulics - Pump Ops). Paramedic – Non-autonomous
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candidate.
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* '''''Lieutenant:''''' At least one year of tenure in the department at the time of assessment. Paramedic - Autonomous
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* '''''Battalion Chief:''''' At least one year of experience as a Lieutenant at the time of assessment. Paramedic – Autonomous
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'''''Objectives per Job Classification'''''
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'''Deputy Fire Chief'''
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* Written Communication Project
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* Panel Interview
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* Fire Chief Interview
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'''Division Fire Chief'''
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* Written Communication Project
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* Panel Interview
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* Fire Chief Interview
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'''Fire Marshal'''
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* Written Communication Project
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* Panel Interview
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* Fire Chief Interview
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'''Battalion Chief'''
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* Tactical Exam
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* In-Basket Exam
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* Panel Interview
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* Fire Chief Interview
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'''Lieutenant'''
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* Tactical Exam
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* In-Basket Exam
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* Coaching/Counseling Exam
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* Panel Interview
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* Fire Chief Interview
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'''Engineer'''
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* Tactical Exam
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* Pump Operator Exam (outside)
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* Pump Operator Written Test (State certification in Pump Operator excludes test)
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* In-Basket Exam
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* Panel Interview
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* Fire Chief Interview
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'''''Minimum Requirements for Promotion:''''' <BR>
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'''''Specific position qualifications are listed within each job description'''''
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* All minimum qualifications in the job description for the classification (position) being sought.  Any change to the minimum qualifications in the job description or SOG will not go into effect until 12 months after the date of change. 
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* Non-probationary
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* Autonomous Paramedic Status
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* No major disciplinary actions within one year of the posted test date
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* At the time of the Fire Chief interview, candidates must have attended the previous four shift-friendly FODA courses occurring on the first Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of February, May, August, and November. In cases of an unexpected circumstance, one of the classes may be substituted with an off-site approved officer related course. The Division Chief of Training must approve this course
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Latest revision as of 12:45, 12 January 2023

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

110.14 Promotional Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Standard Operating Guideline is to provide a framework for promotional opportunities and assessments within the Maitland Fire Rescue Department.

PROCEDURE:

The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to hold a particular rank level; the procedure to conduct a promotional assessment; and the objectives of each assessment. Promotional Assessment: The department will conduct a promotional assessment, at a minimum, every two years. Candidates who successfully pass all portions of the assessment will remain on a promotional list until the start of the next assessment.

Assessment Procedure:

  • The Department will hold an assessment, the specific date(s) will be announced no later than 30 days prior to the date(s).
  • Study material and assessment specifics will be announced no later than 30 days prior to the start of the assessment date(s).
  • Candidates who wish to participate in an assessment must follow the instructions from the Division Chief of Training.
  • No make-ups will be provided. If a candidate misses any portion of an assessment, they will be excluded from the assessment.
  • After the assessment, a promotional list containing the names of all candidates who completed the entire assessment successfully will be kept on file for a maximum of two years, or expiring at the start of the next assessment, whichever comes first, and may be used for additional promotions within the assessed rank.
  • Test scores and evaluation results will not be released.
  • The Fire Chief reserves the right to hire from outside of the department to fulfill any open position.

These are the minimum requirements in order to participate in the following promotional assessments: Engineer, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief

  • All ranks must have: Valid DL, FF II (off probation), maintain current dept. physical requirements, and pre-employment requirements
  • Engineer: Certificate of Engineer training (Apparatus Operations and Fire Service Hydraulics - Pump Ops). Paramedic – Non-autonomous
  • Lieutenant: At least one year of tenure in the department at the time of assessment. Paramedic - Autonomous
  • Battalion Chief: At least one year of experience as a Lieutenant at the time of assessment. Paramedic – Autonomous

Objectives per Job Classification

Deputy Fire Chief

  • Written Communication Project
  • Panel Interview
  • Fire Chief Interview

Division Fire Chief

  • Written Communication Project
  • Panel Interview
  • Fire Chief Interview

Fire Marshal

  • Written Communication Project
  • Panel Interview
  • Fire Chief Interview

Battalion Chief

  • Tactical Exam
  • In-Basket Exam
  • Panel Interview
  • Fire Chief Interview

Lieutenant

  • Tactical Exam
  • In-Basket Exam
  • Coaching/Counseling Exam
  • Panel Interview
  • Fire Chief Interview

Engineer

  • Tactical Exam
  • Pump Operator Exam (outside)
  • Pump Operator Written Test (State certification in Pump Operator excludes test)
  • In-Basket Exam
  • Panel Interview
  • Fire Chief Interview

Minimum Requirements for Promotion:
Specific position qualifications are listed within each job description

  • All minimum qualifications in the job description for the classification (position) being sought. Any change to the minimum qualifications in the job description or SOG will not go into effect until 12 months after the date of change.
  • Non-probationary
  • Autonomous Paramedic Status
  • No major disciplinary actions within one year of the posted test date
  • At the time of the Fire Chief interview, candidates must have attended the previous four shift-friendly FODA courses occurring on the first Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of February, May, August, and November. In cases of an unexpected circumstance, one of the classes may be substituted with an off-site approved officer related course. The Division Chief of Training must approve this course
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