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e The written test will be 100 multiple choice questions scored at 1 point each. The exam will be taken from job specific areas for each rank. Maximum score for written exam is 100 points. The practical test will be comprised of scenario based situations that will test the applicants oral and reasoning skills, as well as their incident management capability. As in the past, they will need to recall and verbalize their instructions based on the SOP'S, meeting prescribed benchmarks, as well as using their common sense and job experience. Outside evaluators from other Fire Departments will evaluate and grade each applicant unless otherwise agreed upon. Maximum score for the practical test is 200 points. The minimum passing score to be eligible for promotion, when the exams are added together is 210 points combined. DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE (50 Points max) Total years of service completed; credit is 1 point per full year. Total years in rank completed; credit is 1 point per full year. Maximum score for Service is 50 points. EDUCATIONAL TRAINING (100 Points max) The training points will be given for the following areas. COLLEGE DEGREES Points BS OR BA department related. 10 AS OR AA department related. 5 BS OR BA in non -department related. 5 AS OR AA in non -department related. 3 CERTIFICATIONS An approved and accredited department related certification is comprised of at least 80 hours of instruction and requires an examination or review to attain. Certifications will receive 3 points each as long as the certification is maintained. Examples of certifications are as follows: Each Florida State Fire College approved certification Public Safety Scuba Instructor ARFF Instructor EMT Paramedic Certifications that will automatically be approved will be listed by the Training Division. Any additional certifications may be approved or rejected by the educational committee in the future, and added or subtracted from the list as necessary. 30