H. Promotional opportunities occurring because of vacancies and new
positions which the Fire Commissioners wish to fill on a permanent basis, and for
which qualified candidates are not available on a current list under D, E and F
above shall, except in an emergency be posted within ten (10) days after the
vacancy occurs. The test date for each such vacancy shall be posted for a period of
twenty (20) days, and each person eligible to take the test who is on vacation or
other extended leave shall be sent a notification of the posting by mail. For
positions in the Suppression Division, the tests shall not be scheduled earlier than
six (6) months after the initial date of posting to allow for study time. For
positions in the Specialist Division, tests shall not be scheduled earlier than ninety
(90) days after the initial date of posting to allow for study time.
I. All test postings shall include the following information:
1. The study materials on which the examinations will be based.
2. All tests will be based upon relevant sources not to exceed
1,400 pages of material. Starting January 1, 2021, all tests for the Fire
Marshal Division will be based upon relevant sources not to exceed 1,000
pages of material.
J. The names of all eligible candidates as defined in Paragraphs C
through F above shall be submitted by the Assistant Chief to the Deputy Chiefs for
their recommendation, no scores will be provided only that the candidate has
passed and is moving on in the promotional process. The Deputy Chiefs, meeting
together, shall review and consider each candidate's abilities, past performance,
and compliance with Nashua Fire Rescue rules and regulations. The Deputy
Chiefs, acting as one body, shall rank the candidates relative to each other. For
Lieutenant candidates, the Deputy Chiefs shall give their highest ranked candidate
nine (9) points and so on to one (1) point for their lowest ranked candidate. For
Captain candidates, the Deputy Chiefs shall give their highest ranked candidate six
(6) points and so on to one (1) point for their lowest ranked candidate. For Deputy
candidates, Deputy Chiefs shall give their highest ranked candidate three (3) points
and so on to one (1) point for their lowest ranked candidate. The rankings shall be
given in a sealed envelope to the Human Resources Department at the conclusion
of the Deputy Chiefs’ review and consideration. The Deputy Chiefs’ ranking shall
be provided by the Human Resources representative to the panel set forth in
Paragraph K below prior to the oral interview process and to the Board of Fire
Commissioners at the time the final promotional lists are determined. Should the
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