Promotional Examination and Scoring Procedures. The Civil Service Board will use a standard grading system, based on a 100 point scale, for determining the total score of the candidate. Five (5) points of the overall grade will be based on accredited service. Service points will be added to the passing score of the exam. On promotional exams, beginning with the rank of Lieutenant, and progressing through the rank of District Chief, 0.625 (625/1000) points for each year of combined accredited service as a firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain with the Dayton Fire Department, beginning at year five (5), up to a maximum of five (5) points, equal to twelve (12) years of service. On promotional exams for the rank of Senior Paramedic, 0.625 (625/1000) points for each year of accredited service the candidate held a State of Ohio Paramedic Certification with the Dayton Fire Department, beginning at year five (5), up to a maximum of five (5) points, equal to twelve (12) years of service. Candidates for the Lieutenant exam must be approved as an Engine and Ladder driver/operator by the Dayton Fire Department prior to the exam posting date. Candidates for the Captain exam must be approved as a Ladder driver/operator by the Dayton Fire Department prior to the exam posting date. Members must take the initiative to obtain necessary driver/operator certifications in a timely manner prior to promotional exams. Management will cooperate with members to achieve such certifications.
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