HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=FEBRUARY 13, 2003 (3) Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
February 13, 2003 Minutes
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Chair Chesbrough suggested that this educational requirement modification apply to the
next testing cycle only.
Cmmr. Scott made the motion, seconded by Cmmr. O'Neal to amend the previous
motion to read "modify educational requirement aspect of the testing cycle for
Sergeants and Lieutenants for this testing cycle only to complete their educational
requirements. The motion carried.
F'refohter Educational Requirements
Tim provided a summarized survey of educational requirements for Firefighters from
surrounding communities.
Chair Chesbrough indicated that this was In response to Cancer. O'Neal's request.
Chief Herne indicated that he was satisfied the current educational requirements for
Firefighters.
Cmmr. O'Neal indicated that he felt that the educational requirements for Firefighters
should be increased and It should be done gradually, in requiring same additional type
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Chair Choshrough agreed and felt that Firefighters should have some type of education
with a phasing in period. He suggested that entry Firefighter candidates should have
and Associates degree.
Firefighter Blaney questioned the communities that were used as comparable
communities in the survey. She also indicated that she did not agree with the
educational requirement for Flrefghters since the management positions do not
currently require degrees.
Cmmr. O'Neal indicated that the educational process must start some place and the
educational requirements for other positions will be looked at as- promotions arise_ He
also indicated that the Board docs not hire the Chiet, therefore, the Hoard only has
reeVol over certain positions.
Vickie inquired If degree would apply to any degree.
The Board Indicated that it does not matter what type of degree a candidate has, they
must have a degree.
Cmmr. O'Neal stated 'a higher education promotes a better rounded individual
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