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Should the word "Paramedic" be eliminated when it pertains to promotional examinations? 3) Also on page 15, section E-1, it states that "Promotion of firefighter/paramedic to a higher rank shall be made in accordance with Section 124.45 of the Revised Code with the exception than no firefighter/paramedic shall be promoted to lieutenant who has not served at least thirty-six (36) months within the North Olmsted Fire Department at the time of the scheduled promotional test." Mr. Powers noted the Ohio revised code requires a firefighter to serve a year in grade prior to being eligible for promotion to lieutenant. He explained, under the previous wage scale a firefighter would reach top grade within (36) months. The current wage scale, however, a firefighter reaches top grade within five years of employment. Mr. Powers believed the handbook should be updated to reflect that change. He noted there is nothing in the handbook that addresses promotions to a higher rank than lieutenant in the fire department. Should the handbook be consistent with the O.R.C. and say one year in grade? Should the fire department rule be consistent with that of the police and say `promotions to the next higher rank"? Will the commission address fire promotions to a higher rank than lieutenant? 4) On page 16, section `B", under Entrance and Promotional Exams it states "All persons passing the written examination are required to take and pass all additional qualifying tests given by the Commission." Mr. Powers wondered if this applied to promotional examinations. He noted elsewhere in the handbook, pertaining to promotional examinations, the book mentions oral and written tests, but makes no reference to any additional tests. Mr. Powers believed this rule allows the commission to make up any additional qualifying tests. Does question `B" on page 16 apply to promotionals? 5) On page 19 and 20, a new section has been added that was not in the previous handbook. Mr. Power's concerns were with number 6 on these pages as it addresses the rating guide for efficiency in the fire department. He wondered where this came from as it was not previously in the handbook. One of the concerns was under "Squad Work" the handbook mentions "good with patients." Mr. Powers requested clarification as to what this means? It was clarified this item is a copy of what is on the evaluation form and it is meant to identify where the evaluation points are coming from. Mr. Powers questioned exactly who does the evaluation for "good with patients". Mr. Cummings requested clarification as to who normally completes the evaluations. Mr. Powers stated the Captains and the two Lieutenants on the shift evaluate the firefighters on the shift, however, often times it is done differently depending on the shift. He noted the people evaluating the firefighters are only on the squad about 10% of the time. How can a person on the squad 10% of the time evaluate each firefighter effectively? The commission was unable to answer the question at this time. Mr. Powers believed this is a major addition to the rules and effects the condition of employment because wages are effected. In response to Mrs. Kasler's question, the secretary clarified this does appear on the evaluation. What does "good with patients" mean? Should page 19 and 20 of the handbook be modified in any way? 5) On page 20 the handbook states "The result will be the Final Adjective Rating of Total Performance, which is the score the commission will add to the candidates raw score after completion of the entire examination (i.e. written, oral and any other portion which may be offered)." Mr. Powers explained the statement in parenthesis conflicts