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Board signs off on pumper/aerial merit testing: May written and practical exam dates set
Summary
The board approved a merit testing process for pumper and aerial engineer/operator positions: a 50-question online written test on May 18–19 and practical testing on May 25–26 with external proctors and two evaluators per station; a 45-day study period and two-year certification list were described.
Chief Herder presented the merit testing process for pumper and aerial engineer/operator positions, saying the written test will be a 50-question online exam administered May 18–19 and practical evaluations will occur May 25–26. She said the department will use two external proctors and two evaluators per practical station to reduce bias and that test results will be combined with other factors (discipline, training, records) to rank candidates onto separate two-year lists for aerial and engine operators.
The board discussed timing and certification; the chief said the process will include a roughly 45-day study period to allow applicants to prepare, and that the final certified list will return to the board for formal certification. President (S1) moved to approve the process as written and the board voted to approve it.
