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18.08 The following promotional process shall be followed: <br />RAW SCORES: <br />EXAM SCORES TOTAL SCORE (300 Points max) <br />Multiple choice written test 100 Points max <br />Practical scenario test 200 Points max <br />TOTAL MAXIMUM RAW SCORE 300 Points <br />The written test will be 100 multiple choice questions scored at 1 point each. The exam will be <br />taken from job specific areas for each rank. Maximum score for written exam is 100 points. An <br />employee who does not score an 80% (or greater) on the written exam will not be eligible to take <br />the practical scenario test and will not be considered for the promotion. At least 90 days prior to <br />the exam, candidates will be provided a list of source materials from which the questions on the <br />exam will be drawn. <br />For Officers, the practical test will be comprised of scenario -based situations that will test the <br />applicant's oral and reasoning skills, as well as their incident management capability. For Rescue <br />Sergeant, the practical test will be comprised of two scenario- based situations (medical and trauma <br />scenarios). For Driver/Engineers, the practical test will be comprised of two scenario- based <br />situations (driving and pumping) that will test the applicant's oral and reasoning skills, as well as <br />their incident management capability. As in the past, they will need to recall and verbalize their <br />instructions based on the SDP's, meeting prescribed benchmarks, as well as using their common <br />sense and job experience. Outside evaluators from other Fire Departments will evaluate and grade <br />each applicant unless otherwise agreed upon. Maximum score for the practical test is 200 points. <br />An employee who does not score an 80% (or greater) on any portion of the practical test will not <br />be considered for the promotion. <br />Protest Procedure: <br />The proper procedure for protesting the written exam shall be announced prior to starting the exam <br />and shall include the following: (a) Item not from the reading list; (b) No correct answer available; <br />or (c) More than one correct answer. <br />31 <br />