Grapevine Fire Department Promotional Process

What is the purpose of the Grapevine Fire Department's promotional process?

• To establish policy and procedures for promotional testing

• To recruit new firefighters

• To train firefighters in emergency response

• To manage fire department budgets

Fill in the blank: A member of the Grapevine Fire Department is considered in good standing if they are not on _______ probation at the time of the promotional application deadline.

• disciplinary

• financial

• training

• medical

What is the minimum continuous service required with the Grapevine Fire Department to test for Driver/Engineer?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

To test for Captain, a candidate must have at least ___ years in the rank of Driver/Engineer by the date of the written test.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is one of the qualifications required for the TCFP Incident Safety Officer certification?

• Good Standing

• Completed Grapevine Fire Department Battalion Chief Task Book

• TCFP Incident Commander

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The normal testing process for Driver/Engineer and Captain will take place in February of each odd year and the resultant eligibility list will be in effect for ____.

• one year

• two years

• three years

• four years

What must interested Captains submit to apply for the Battalion Chief or Division Chief position?

• A list of qualifications, education, and reasons for applying

• A resume

• Three reference letters

• All of the above.

The promotional process for Driver/Engineer and Captain positions consists of a comprehensive evaluation that includes a ________ and an assessment center process.

• Written test

• Physical test

• Interview

• Background check

What is the minimum number of questions included in the written test for the promotional process?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

Candidates are required to make a minimum score of _______ percent to be eligible for the remaining steps in the process.

• 60

• 70

• 80

• 90