Promotional Requirements

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• All minimum qualifications in the job description for the classification (position) being sought. Any change to the minimum qualifications will not go into effect until 12 months after the date of change.
• Non-probationary
• Autonomous Paramedic Status
• No disciplinary actions within one year of the posted test date
• At the time of the promotional assessment test date, 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.
• Exceptions to any promotional requirement shall be submitted in writing to the Fire Chief no later than 7 calendar days before the start of the promotional assessment. The Fire Chief shall review each exception independently from another, and will submit a decision in writing to the candidate prior to the 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.
• The candidate’s appropriate supervisor must prepare a document which cites positive examples of each of the below criteria. A recommendation of competency by the supervisor will serve to meet this requirement.
  • Knowledge of Policies
  • Ability to Direct Others
  • Knowledge of Communication Procedures
  • Scene Operations
  • Administrative Duties
  • Logical Thought Process
  • Knowledge of Resources
  • Delegation Abilities
• 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.

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 Intervew

Battalion Chief

• Written Communication Project
• Tactical Exam
• In-Basket Exam
• Panel Interview
• Fire Chief Interview

Lieutenant

• Tactical Exam
• In-Basket Exam
• Oral Communication Project
• 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)
• Coaching/Counseling Exam
• In-Basket Exam
• Panel Interview
• Fire Chief Interview