CHRO ex. rel. Lenotti v. City of Stamford - Connecticut Employment ...

35. The written materials that could be referenced at an emergency scene orincident that a captain may have to read are: placards, MSDS, pre-fire plans,computer screens and the hazmat guidebook. Tr. 166, 406-10, 744-46.36. There have been no reported public safety problems concerning thecomplainant’s ability to read with respect to his job duties either as alieutenant or acting captain. Tr. 80-81, 570, 740, 754-55, 1080, 1087-89.37. The ability to read in a timely manner (speed reading) or to quickly processwritten information is not a required duty/function of the captain position. Tr.136, 746-47.38. The captain promotional exam did not test the skill of reading in a timelymanner, at a specific rate of speed or of quickly processing information. Theexam tests the knowledge of the job, not the rate of reading. Tr. 70, 161.39. The exam questions are in a multiple-choice format, not in a form similar to anactual practical circumstance of the captain job. Tr. 700-01, 782.40. The required knowledge, skills, abilities, minimum training and experienceand a special requirement of the captain position are (CHRO Ex. 13):a. Thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of firefighting andfire prevention;b. Good knowledge of first aid;c. Good knowledge of fire department administration;d. Good knowledge of supervisory practices;e. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;f. One year of experience in the rank of fire lieutenant or eight years ofexperience in the rank of firefighter in the Stamford fire department; andg. Within one year of appointment, must obtain and maintain State certification as aFire Safety Inspector.41. The duties and examples of the work of the captain position are (CHRO Ex.13.):a. Under the general supervision of a deputy fire chief, supervises theactivities of personnel in a fire and rescue company in firefighting, rescuePage 8 of 49