standard operating procedure college station fire department

DEPARTMENTAL POLICY
COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: Testing Requirements POLICY:100.5.10
CATEGORY: Required Tests PAGE: 1 of 1
APPROVED BY:
Chief, Fire Department DATE: 3/99
Testing Requirements
The College Station Fire Department Professional Development Guide outlines for the employee the steps
necessary for progression through the rank structure of the department. Requirements which must be met
by each employee in order to be eligible for promotional testing are outlined.
Required Testing
The goal of the fire department is to provide the high quality, professional service to the citizens of College
Station. To accomplish this goal, testing of employee performance levels is mandatory.
In order to maintain employment with the College Station Fire Department, all employees must successfully
fulfill the testing requirements, as stated in the Professional Development Guide, for the following positions:
Firefighter Second Class
On or about their anniversary date, each eligible Firefighter Probationary will have one opportunity to
successfully complete the testing requirements for Firefighter Second Class. Failure to do so will make the
employee subject to dismissal from the department.
On or about their anniversary date, a Firefighter First Class examination will be administered to each eligible
Firefighter Non Probationary. Those failing to successfully complete the testing requirements will be able to
retest annually for the position of Fire Fighter First Class. The position of Fire Fighter First Class is not
mandatory for continued employment.
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