S.1. For purposes of clarification in R and S above, “divisions” will include:
Training/Safety, Fire Alarm, Mechanical, and Fire Marshals. Additionally, the
rank of Superintendent will include the highest ranking position in the division,
Assistant Superintendent will include the 2" highest ranking position in the
division, and Third Ranking Specialist will include the 3 highest ranking position
in the division.
T. The Department will give good faith consideration pursuant to
previous arbitration decisions to the candidates presented pursuant to Paragraphs C
through J above. If all of the candidates presentedare shown not to be qualified for
promotion, then the examinations may be given by the Fire Commissioners to
persons inside or outside the Department. A bsolute preference under this paragraph
shall be given to those in the ranks in accordance with this Article 18 unless those
from the ranks are shown not to be qualified.
U. Any person demoted shall be notified in writing within twenty-four
hours as to the reasons for the demotion. Such notice shall first be given to the
employee mvolved and to the Union.
V. A-pesitien deseription questionnaire job description will be completed
for the position of Dispatcher+Clerrainer Supervisor. Whena vacancy arises in
this classification, the posting for the position will include the-pesitien-deseription:
questionnaire job description and the testing for the vacancy will be based on the
requirements of the position as described therein. Individuals promoted to this
position must meet all the position requirements within six (6) months to fill | the
position. Lacks mdpadua ey J aye
W. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall be known as the Fire Marshall's
Office. The Superintendent of Fire Prevention shall be knownas the Fire Marshall.
The Assistant Superintendents shall be known as Inspector/Investigators. The
Public Education Officer shall be known as Inspector/Public Education Officer.
The purpose of this paragraph is to reflect the title changes only and all other
conditions relating to these positions remain unchanged.
X. Non-fire suppression divisional employees, who have passed the
current fire fighter exam written and physical, shall be given preference by
seniority for interdivisional transfers to fire suppression in the event thata vacancy
occurs. All bargaining unit employees shall be given preference in the filling of
any interdivisional vacancy that may occur in any other division when the position
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