Chris Drey

The Commission discussed communication protocols and reviewed extensive correspondence regarding the status of firefighter and police candidates, including polygraph reports, background investigations, and updates to the eligibility registry. New business included the appointment of a new Chairman and the decision to transition to a modernized oral interview assessment process for testing applicants. During the executive session, the Commission evaluated specific background and polygraph results for several candidates, authorized withdrawal letters for applicants no longer seeking employment, and approved a conditional offer of employment for a qualified firefighter candidate.

The commission reviewed various correspondence items including invoices and firefighter candidate requests for preference points. New business included discussions on upcoming sergeant testing schedules, assessment center logistics, and updates to weighted scoring and rules. Several firefighter candidates were formally awarded preference points. The commission confirmed the promotions of a Battalion Chief and a Lieutenant, and finalized the Firefighter Eligibility Registry.

The commission convened to review requests for military preference points submitted by police officer candidates participating in the Sergeant promotional process. The session included a review and computation of these requests, followed by the issuance of letters to the affected candidates regarding their point status.

The commission reviewed extensive correspondence regarding the status of firefighter and police candidates, including lateral transfers, oral interview assessments, medical clearances, and recruitment communication. New business discussions involved the certification of firefighter oral examination results, the status of the Battalion Chief candidate list, and an update on the number of police officers eligible for the sergeant's test. Additionally, the commission reviewed hiring procedures related to Guardian Alliance and discussed the implications of the Massey Act on future police candidate background checks. A final decision was made regarding the hiring of a firefighter candidate.

The Commission reviewed various administrative correspondence, including updates on sergeant promotional testing, firefighter candidate certifications, lateral transfer applications, and a fee increase for psychological testing. The board approved an amendment to increase the firefighter entrance test passing score from 60 to 70. Additionally, the Commission reviewed and amended their Rules and Regulations regarding testing procedures and proceeded with the appointment of the commission secretary.