SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
All Other Officers
Application and Qualifying
This promotion policy will be used in making promotions to the positions of Driver/Engineer, Lieutenant,
and Captain. Administrative promotions (i.e. Secretary, Training Coordinator, Fire Inspector, Fire
Investigator, etc.) will be based on education and/or experience in that particular field and will be chosen
by the Fire Chief.
The open position may be offered to existing personnel already holding the rank whenever possible and
when it will not disrupt the operations of the Department.
Announcement of any opening for one of these covered positions, and the applicable job description, pay
grade, and shift and station assignment (whenever possible) will be posted in each fire station for a period
of at least thirty (30) days before the application deadline.
It is the responsibility of each employee to prepare themselves in advance for promotions. Job
descriptions, including required qualifications, are subject to change at any time. Changes will be posted in
advance, whenever possible, to enable the applicant to obtain proper qualifications before job posting.
Employees interested in a posted job opening must submit a written request to be considered for promotion
to the Fire Chief before the application deadline indicated on the job announcement. Applications received
after the deadline will not be considered.
If an applicant does not meet the job requirements for the opening, they shall be promptly notified of the
reason (s) for disqualification.
All new promotions will be under a six (6) month probationary period.
All applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 16
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley