The firefighter selection process will be administered in accordance with the Uniform Guideline on Employee Selection Procedures (1978), 29 CFR Part 1607 and will entail:
A. A minority recruitment drive and orientation to the written competitive recruitment examination.
B. A written job-validated competitive recruitment examination developed in accordance with standard psychometric principles.
C. A background investigation and assessment.
D. A structured oral interview, if necessary.
E. A medical examination.
F. A physical ability examination.
G. Completion of the Fire Training Academy.
The review and appeals processes for applicants will remain as part of the selection process and the City will not utilize the "Rule of Three" or a strict rank-ordering based on scores achieved on a written competitive examination to certify an appointment from the Fire Recruit Eligibility List.
In accordance with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (1978), 29 CFR Part 1607, the City of Toledo Fire Fighter selection process will exist as described above, unless an alternative process that is demonstrated to have less adverse impact upon minorities and validity equal to or greater than the current selection process is identified.