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Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic NTN Testing The Commission was presented with a memo from Director Scofield to start entry level Firefighter/Paramedic testing. Director Scofield says this request is due to a trickle-down effect. We are hiring to fill the Chief position and have one internal candidate for that. We also have a Captain who's retiring, and a firefighter/paramedic who is retiring, and at least one other retiree. She expresses that she would like to see minimal down time as far as hiring. All lists are expired for entry level. O'Malley clarifies the rules for promotional and entry level and says the Commission can anticipate an upcoming test and get the weights and passing score approved now and then complete a calendar and posting etc. for next meeting. Direcor Scofield says she would like to get the entry level testing going and notify NTN as soon as possible. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Cotofan to move forward with the Firefighter/Paramedic testing. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion commences regarding the weights and passing scores. Commissioner Cotofan asks about LCCC having the agility testing open. Secretary Davenport added that they do not have testing at that location so it will stay at Tri-C and Stark State. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Cotofan to carry over the passing score of 70%for each section and the weights of each section of the written to be 25%. The Motion passed unanimously Fire Captain promotional Testing Process Commissioner Cotofan asks about the 2019 testing of the Captain for Fire; Director Kidd confirms that 2019 was the last test for Captains.Assistant Director O'Malley asks commission if the reference material should come from the Public Director of Safety, the Chief and the testing company. The Commission agrees that the reference material is good, coming from the Chief,the testing agency and the Director. Commissioner Cotofan asks about the weights changing from 60/40 and'passing score of 70%, conversation continued about the passing score being 75% at one time and had some problems with it. Director Scofield and Director Kidd agree that 70% is good. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Fratini to move forward with the Fire Captain's Promotional testing to move forward and keep the passing score of 70% and the weights to stay at individual 60% and written 40%. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Lieutenant Promotional Testing Process Commissioner Cotofan asked about the weights for this testing. Director Kidd and Director Scofield both expressed that the weights and passing score in the previous testing has done well and recommended it stay 70%passing score, 40%written and 60% individual assessment. Clancy will do the written and PRADCO will do the individual assessments.