examinations. For the rank of Captain, the six (6) candidates who pass the written
examination and attain the highest combined scores of the written examination and
in-grade service year points shall be the eligible candidates considered in the
interview process described in Paragraphs J and K below. For the rank of Deputy
Chief, the three (3) candidates who pass the written examination and attain the
highest combined scores of the written examination and time in-grade pomts shall
be the eligible candidates considered in the interview process described in
Paragraphs J and K below. +hese-scoreswill be-avadableateachstaseofthe
promotional preeess-
G. In the event that there is a tie for the ninth (9) candidate for a
Lieutenant vacancy; the sixth (6"") candidate for a Captain vacancy; or the third
(3) candidate for a Deputy Chief vacancy, all candidates affected by the tie scores
shall continue in the process.
Should a tie occur as noted above, then at the Deputy Chief and oral
interview steps (Paragraphs J and K), the highest ranked candidate shall be given a
number equal to the number of candidates being considered and then so on to one
(1) pomt for lowest ranked candidate. However, in no case shall the final
promotional lists exceed the following number of candidates:
Lieutenant nine (9);
Captain six (6); and
Deputy Chiefs three (3).
H. Promotional opportunities occurring because of vacancies and new
positions which the Fire Commissioners wish to fill ona 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 1s 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-ferty—
frve{45)_ ninety (90) days after the initial date of posting to allow for study time.
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