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Fire chief reports recruits on probation, department preparing for large hiring class next year
Summary
Commissioners heard that current recruits are completing probation and training successfully; the department has called six candidates and invited additional candidates to CPAT, estimating a hiring class of about 13–19 next year depending on retirements.
During the Oct. 8 meeting, the commission heard a report that current recruits are progressing through probation and monthly training without negative reports. The chief (reported by Commissioner Biggs) said six candidates from the merit hiring list have been called and offered positions and six more from the next group have been invited to complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) as the department prepares for next year’s hiring class.
“We are estimating, or anticipating hiring anywhere from 13 to 19,” said the chief via the report to commissioners, noting that final class size will depend on retirements and separations next year. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about whether those six were in addition to other planned hires; the reply clarified the six are included in the planned class.
No specific dates for the new class were finalized in the meeting. The department also signaled preparations for promotion testing cycles next year and noted training and experience remain considerations in promotional timing.
