FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR. Any employee who operates an engine company, truck company, district fire car, or Hazardous Materials Unit as his assigned duty shall be paid at the rate established for the Fire Apparatus Operator classification.
FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR. With respect to a promotion to the position of Fire Apparatus Operator, the following procedures shall be followed by the City: The City shall test for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator in even numbered years. Those employees meeting the minimum eligibility requirements to test for the position shall be allowed to take a promotional examination for the position. The new promotional Fire Apparatus Operator list shall become effective January 1st of odd numbered years. Written and oral promotional examinations for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator are to be given between August 10th and November 10th of even numbered years. The promotional process for Fire Apparatus Operator shall consist of two phases. The first phase shall be a written examination. Candidates scoring 60% or greater on the written examination shall move on to the second phase, which is an oral interview. Candidates who participate in both phases of the examination will be ranked according to their combined score in both phases combined with seniority points upon completion of both phases. In the event that any stage of the examination requires the input of a subject matter expert or experts from Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department, then the Union shall appoint at least one Employee, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. If the Union’s appointee is rejected by the Fire Chief, then the Union shall select a replacement Employee subject again to the approval of the Fire Chief.
FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR. 1. All candidates must have a minimum of three years’ service with SFFR as a Firefighter.
FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR. With respect to a promotion to the position of Fire Apparatus Operator, the following procedures shall be followed by the City: The City shall test for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator in even numbered years. Those employees meeting the minimum eligibility requirements to test for the position shall be allowed to take a promotional examination for the position. The new promotional Fire Apparatus Operator list shall become effective January 1st of odd numbered years. Written and oral promotional examinations for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator are to be given between August 10th and November 10th of even numbered years. The promotional process for Fire Apparatus Operator shall consist of two phases. The first phase shall be a written examination. Candidates scoring 70% or greater on the written examination shall move on to the second phase, which shall include a practical skills assessment and an oral interview. Candidates who participate in both phases of the examination will be ranked according to their combined score in both phases combined with seniority points upon completion of both phases. In the event that any stage of the examination requires the input of a subject matter expert or experts from Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department, then the Union shall appoint at least one Employee, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. If the Union’s appointee is rejected by the Fire Chief, then the Union shall select a replacement Employee subject again to the approval of the Fire Chief.
FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR. Qualified Driver. Promotions to rank of Fire Apparatus Operator shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the City of Evanston in effect as of March 1, 1991 and the Fire Department Promotion Act (50 ILCS 742) to the extent they are not inconsistent with the terms of this Article, (a copy of the Act is attached as Appendix G), or other mutual agreements between the parties under this Article. The City will post new promotional eligible lists no more than three years after the posting of the prior list, for Fire Apparatus Operator; promotional eligible list shall last for a minimum of two years, unless exhausted. Obtaining the rank of Fire Apparatus Operator shall not be a requirement to promote to the next rank of Fire Captain. In order for an employee to participate in the Fire Apparatus Operator examination, said employee shall have a minimum of three years (3) experience with the Evanston Fire Department assigned to suppression, as a firefighter or a firefighter/paramedic to test and qualify as a Fire Apparatus Operator. An employee must possess the following qualifications to participate in the examination: State of Illinois Driver’s License Class A (Non-CDL) classification OR for members residing outside of Illinois: o A similarly waived CDL license classification as Illinois (i.e., Non-CDL Class A) OR o A driver’s license issued by his/her residency state that permits driving fire service vehicles AND that state maintains a reciprocity agreement that allows the member to operate emergency vehicles in Illinois, OR o If a member lives in a state that does not have such reciprocity agreements, he must possess a CDL commensurate with position as determined by the Fire Chief. Illinois Office of the State Fire Xxxxxxxx XXX Certificate, Illinois Office of the State Fire Xxxxxxxx Fire Service Vehicle Operator Certificate The placement of employees on promotional lists shall be based on the points achieved by the employees on promotional examinations for Fire Apparatus Operator consisting of the following components weighted as specified: Written Exam 50% Practical Exam Pass/Fail Seniority 50% All applicants that pass the practical exam and written exam (minimum passing score of 70% on each exam) will be placed on the eligibility list in rank order. In the event of tied scores, the more senior applicant will be placed ahead of the other applicant on the list. Seniority will be calculated based on months of completed service as of the close of app...
