The applicant will have to pass all required tests to be considered for the position of firefighter.
(a) The applicant must pass a written exam.
(b) The applicant must pass a physical agility examination, including a 100-foot aerial ladder climb, find their way through a maze wearing a self contained breathing apparatus, and complete a firefighter obstacle course.
(1) Ladder climb and self contained breathing apparatus maze will be pass/fail; applicant must complete each task successfully to continue with agility exam.
(2) Agility exam will be timed and scored.
(c) Applicants who pass the written and physical agility exams shall receive an oral interview by the Fire Chief, and a background check conducted by the Sharon Police Department.
(d) Exams and interviews will be considered in choosing the applicant to be hired to the position of firefighter.
(Ord. 04-10B. Passed 9-16-10.)