CITY OF HOUSTON Sylvester Turnerpurchasing.houstontx.gov/bids/T26207/Letter of Clarification...

CITY OF HOUSTON FINANCE DEPARTMENT Strategic Procurement Division

Sylvester Turner Mayor

Jerry Adams Chief Procurement Officer P.O. Box 1562 Houston, Texas 77251-1562 F. 832.393.8755 https://purchasing.houstontx.gov

Council Members: Brenda Stardig Jerry Davis Ellen R. Cohen Dwight A. Boykins Dave Martin Steve Le Greg Travis Karla Cisneros Robert Gallegos Mike Laster Larry V. Green Mike Knox David W. Robinson Michael Kubosh Amanda K. Edwards Jack Christie Controller: Chris B. Brown

August 1, 2017 Subject: Letter of Clarification No. 1 Reference: Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP No. S66-T26207 Promotional and Assessment

Testing Services for Fire Captain and Sr. Captain To: All Prospective Proposers

When issued, Letter(s) of Clarification shall automatically become a part of the proposal documents and shall supersede any previous specification(s) and/or provision(s) in conflict with the Letter(s) of Clarification. All revisions, responses, and answers incorporated into the Letter(s) of Clarification are collaboratively from both the Strategic Purchasing Division and the applicable City Department(s). It is the responsibility of the proposers to ensure that it has obtained all such letter(s). By submitting a proposal on this project, proposers shall be deemed to have received all Letter(s) of Clarification and to have incorporated them into this proposal. Please see the responses to questions submitted by vendors. The responses are in blue.

1. 400 Captains will be eligible for the Senior Captain process, and 900 Engineer Operators will be

eligible for the Fire Captain Process. How many candidates participated the last time each process was administered? Captain: Approximately 200 and Sr. Captain: Approximately 140

2. What venue was used in the last promotional processes to administer both the written exams and assessment centers? Written Exams for both test were held at the NRG Center at One NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. The Assessment Center for Captain was held at Chavez High School, located at 8501 Howard Drive, Houston, Texas 77017. The Assessment Center for Sr. Captain was held at Dobie High School, 10220 Blackhawk, Houston, Texas 77089.

3. Is costing of the venue(s) to be included in total contract value, or to be listed separate? Venue costs

should be included in the total contract value and estimated/itemized separately.

4. Was the same venue used for testing as it was for candidate orientation? No. Orientations were held at Val Jahnke Training Facility, in the Gym, located at 8030 Braniff St., Houston, TX 77061.

5. Is the contractor responsible for obtaining and paying for test development location(s)? Yes.

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6. “The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the facility, monitors, proctors and security for all phases of the written test sand assessment Centers.” Is security in regards to physical security guards, or security of testing materials? Security is referring to the security of testing materials.

7. At this time can you provide a copy of the existing reading list for the written examinations for

each rank? If not, what source materials have historically been used for the written examination? Attached are publicly released documents containing this information for each rank for the previous exams. There is no current reading list. This list must be created for each exam based on the results of the most current job analysis and in conjunction with a source list selection committee appointed by HFD.

8. 4.3.5 says the contractor shall provide sample questions and exercises to the candidates. Is this for

each component of the testing process (written, assessment, situational judgement, etc.), or just example exercises of the assessment exercises? This is for each component of the testing process.

9. 4.4 is in regard to video recording the assessment center. It states “process safeguards shall be

implemented by the test administrator to identify and correct technical problems at their earliest possible convenience.” Does this mean the contractor will provide all recording equipment and technical support during the testing process? Yes.

10. 4.6 assumes two orientation sessions for each process.

a. Are these sessions assumed to be on the same day, or different days? They should be on different days.

b. Is it assumed orientations for both ranks will be on the same day(s)? No. The two exams will have work flows offset by about one month. This will likely necessitate different orientation periods for each rank.

11. 4.10 states the contractor will arrange travel and accommodations for the assessors. Is this to be paid by the contractor or the City? If by the contractor, is this to be included in total contract value, or to be listed separate? Assessor travel and accommodations shall be paid by the contractor and they should be included in the total contract value and estimated/itemized separately.

12. Historically how many USERRA makeups do you administer for each process? And with how

many candidates? This varies to much from exam to exam to answer. However, the contractor should estimate 1 to 2 USERRA exams for a handful of candidates.

13. Is there a preferred format the City would like the Respondent to provide costing in? (other than

separate from technical proposal) No.

14. Which Provider did the City/Department contract with for the previous contract period? This question would be considered as a TPIA request. The Texas Public Information Act (the "TPIA") gives the public the right to request access to government information. To receive this information, you will have to submit a formal request to this email [email protected] Here is the link which gives you additional information about TPIA requests. http://www.houstontx.gov/pia.html

15. Was the City/Department pleased with the services provided? This question is not relevant to the

solicitation.

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16. What was the previous contract value for similar services provided for each rank? This question is not relevant to the solicitation.

17. When were the last processes conducted for each rank? The second half of 2015 and the first Quarter of 2016

Sincerely,

Shannon Pleasant, CTPM | Senior Procurement Specialist City of Houston Finance Department |Strategic Procurement Division | 901 Bagby, B522, Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 832.393.8741 | Fax: 832.393.8759 | Email: [email protected]

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FIRE FIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CITY OF HOUSTON

EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF

Senior Captain 2015 Houston Fire Department

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE TEST: All Classified Fire Department Employees who

have ever held a position for two (2) cumulative years or more in the classification of Captain and who have four (4) years actual service in the Houston Fire Department are eligible. In order to be promoted, applicants must comply with all applicable Chapter 143 of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code provisions dealing with promotions and provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DUTIES: As assigned by the superior officer.

APPLICATION TO TAKE TEST: ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply for this examination, please log on to: www.houstonfire.org. Access to the Internet and to computer terminals may be found at The City of Houston Human Resources Department, 611 Walker, downstairs on the garden level; or any Public Library. On-line applications must be submitted by 4:30 PM, Friday, September 11, 2015

NOTE: All information regarding education points and certification points must be turned in to HFD Human Resources before the promotional exam. The deadline to turn in your records for a promotional exam is three (3) weeks prior to the promotional examination date. There will be NO revisions made to any points once the 5 day review period has ended. Any education or certification points presented at or after the exam, will be used in subsequent promotional exams, and will not be awarded toward the current promotional exam.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: On the date of this announcement, there are 0 vacancies created by retirement, 0 created by promotion, and 0 newly created by City Council. Please refer to the link below for updates. Please note that rankings may be adjusted on this list as individuals returning from military service take a comparable examination, and are added to this list. (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act).

http://www.houstonfire.org/

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SOURCE MATERIAL LIST FOR 2015 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION

SENIOR CAPTAIN HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Copyright 2015, 5th Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Table of Contents; Instructor, Student and Technology Resources; Acknowledgements; Preface; Case Studies; Figures, Wrap-ups (chapter summary, key terms, case study, and challenging questions); Tables; Branniganism; Challenging Questions (at end of each chapter); Appendix A; Appendix B; Glossary; and Index. By Francis L. Brannigan, Glenn P. Corbett, and NFPA. ISBN: 13: 978-1-4496-8894-3, 10: 1449688942. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034). $93.95 plus shipping and handling; $70.46 with fire15 coupon applied. To order on-line (with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=8894-3&coupon=fire15 Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code 8894-3 and coupon code fire15 to receive discount.

Principles of Fire Behavior and Combustion, Copyright 2015, 4th Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Table of Contents; Brief Contents; Objectives; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Instructor, Student, and Technology Resources; Tables; Equations; Wrap-ups; Key Terms; Questions; References; Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 14; Appendix A; Appendix B; Glossary; and Index. By Richard Gann, Raymond Friedman, and NFPA. ISBN: 13: 978-0-7637-5717-5. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034). $102.95 plus shipping and handling; $77.21 with fire15 coupon applied. To order on-line (with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=5717-5&coupon=fire15

Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code 5717-5 and coupon code fire15 to receive discount. Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices, Copyright 2014, 2nd Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Table of Contents; Figures; Case Studies; Chapter Activities; References; FESHE Objectives; Knowledge Objectives; Words of Wisdom; Tables; Facts and Figures; Overview; Appendices; Index; About the Author; Instructor Resources; and Foreword. By L. Charles Smeby Jr. ISBN: 13: 978-1-4496-0583-4, 10: 1449605834. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034). $101.95 plus shipping and handling; $76.46 with fire15 coupon applied. To order on-line (with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=0583-4&coupon=fire15 Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code #0583-4 and coupon code fire15 to receive discount. Evidence-Based Practices for Strategic and Tactical Firefighting, Copyright 2016, 1st Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Acknowledgements; Pages 16 and 17 (Continued Research, Summary and Wrap-up). By International Association of Fire Chiefs National Fire Protection Association. ISBN: 13: 978-1-284-08410-8, 10: 1284084108. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034) $13.95 plus shipping and handling; $10.46 with fire15 coupon applied. To order on-line with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=08410-8&coupon=fire15 Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code #08410-8 and promotion code fire15 to receive discount. Firefighting Strategies and Tactics, Copyright 2015, 3rd Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Tables of Contents; About the Authors; Acknowledgements; Index; Glossary; Appendix A; Appendix B; Case Studies; Wrap-ups; and Chapter Objectives. By James S. Angle, Michael F. Gala Jr., David Harlow, William B. Lombardo, Craig M. Maciuba. ISBN: 13: 978-1-284-03643-5. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034) $106.95 plus shipping and handling; $80.21 with fire15 coupon applied. To order on-line (at discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=03643-5&coupon=fire15 Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code 03643-5 and coupon code fire15 to receive discount. HFD Promotional Test Bundle (includes all 5 books): Use Promotion Code fire15 for discount. Bundle cost = $254.25. Go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=10583-4&coupon=fire15. Enter Promo Code at check out. Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code #10583-4 and coupon code fire15 for book bundle.

http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=8894-3&coupon=fire15








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SOURCE MATERIAL LIST FOR 2015 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION: SENIOR CAPTAIN

Standard Operating Procedures: Volume I - Administration

REFERENCE NUMBER

SUBJECT DATE ON DOCUMENT

01 Rules and Regulations 08-01-12

22 Leaves and Absences 01-07-14

23 Fire Station Management 03-01-13

Standard Operating Procedures: Volume II - Emergency Operations

REFERENCE NUMBER


01 Staffing 03-01-13

05 High-rise Firefighting 09-01-08

06 Incident Management 04-23-15

07 Evacuation and Rescue Boat Operations 08-01-05

08 Rescue Rope 08-01-05

09 Trench Rescue Incidents 04-23-12

10 Tunnel Rescue Incidents with Appendix 1

08-01-05

11 Water Rescue Incidents 08-01-05

12 Confined Space Operations For First Responders

08-01-05

21 Rapid Intervention Teams and Survivability

09-2014

23 High Angle Rescue 08-01-05

24 Motor Vehicle Accident and Industrial Accident Extrication

08-01-05

28 Stokes Basket Operation 09-01-11

30 Elevator Operation 08-01-05

37 Shipboard Firefighting 01-01-10

41 Weapons of Mass Destruction with Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4

05-20-15

42 May-Day 07-07-15

43 Thermal Imaging Camera 06-10-15

47 Structure Fire Incidents with Appendices 1 and 2

02-11-15

Standard Operating Procedures: Volume III - EMS

REFERENCE NUMBER


09 Multiple Casualty Management Guidelines

03-19-14

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SOURCE MATERIAL LIST FOR 2015 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION: SENIOR CAPTAIN

THE HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE 2015 SENIOR CAPTAIN EXAMINATION are available as a package from the Houston Fire Department, at the Quartermaster, in the Logistics Building, Room 102, 1205 Dart Street, Houston, Texas, 77007. The guideline packet is being provided to applicants free of charge by The Robert Garner Firefighter Foundation. (Picture I.D. is required and the package must be picked up in person)

PLEASE NOTE: Employees who will be eligible and who are interested in taking the examination should obtain the above books promptly in case a supply shortage should occur later in the year. Only the publishers’ prices for the above books are listed. Prices may vary if books are obtained from any other sources. Questions for this promotional examination will be taken solely from the materials listed in this announcement. If resource materials are obtained through any source other than the quartermaster as specified herein, (e.g., internet, etc.), any discrepancy in the materials obtained through another source will not be allowed to support a challenge to an exam question based on such discrepancy, in whole or in part.

POST UNTIL: September 11, 2015

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F

ORIENTATION: The candidate orientation sessions will cover information on both the written exams and the assessment process. Each session is anticipated to be approximately 2 hours. Attendance for this orientation is voluntary. Specifics regarding date(s), time(s) and the location will be announced at a later date.

DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION:

The Assessment Center will be conducted on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Dobie High School, 10220 Blackhawk, Houston, Texas 77089. Upon registration completion, candidates will be advised of their report time for the Assessment Center.

The Job Knowledge and Situational Judgment paper and pencil examinations will be given at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the NRG Center, Room 30, 2nd floor, located at One NRG Park, Houston, Texas 77054. Parking is in the Orange lot and is anticipated to be $12 per car. Upon registration completion, candidates will be advised of registration times for the day of the test.

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: August 12, 2015

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FIRE FIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CITY OF HOUSTON

EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF

Captain 2015 Houston Fire Department

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE TEST: All Firefighters who have ever held a continuous

position for two (2) years or more in the classification of Engineer Operator, and who have four (4) years actual service in the Houston Fire Department are eligible. In order to be promoted, applicants must comply with all applicable Chapter 143 of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code provisions dealing with promotions and provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DUTIES: As assigned by the superior officer.

APPLICATION TO TEST IN ASSESSMENT CENTER: ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To

apply for this examination, please log on to: www.houstonfire.org. Access to the Internet and to computer terminals may be found at The City of Houston Human Resources Department, 611 Walker, downstairs on the garden level; or any Public Library. On-line applications must be submitted by 4:30 PM, Friday, September 25, 2015

NOTE: All information regarding education points and certification points must be turned in to HFD Human Resources before the promotional exam. The deadline to turn in your records for a promotional exam is three (3) weeks prior to the promotional examination date. There will be NO revisions made to any points once the 5 day review period has ended. Any education or certification points presented at or after the exam, will be used in subsequent promotional exams, and will not be awarded toward the current promotional exam.

APPLICATION TO TAKE

WRITTEN EXAMS: After administration of the Assessment Center component, candidates will be REQUIRED to complete an additional Sign Up application in order to be included in the paper and pencil components.

ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply for the written examination after completing the Assessment Center, please log on to: www.houstonfire.org. Access to the Internet and to computer terminals may be found at The City of Houston Human Resources Department, 611 Walker, downstairs in the garden level; or any Public Library. On-line applications for the written exams will begin MONDAY, December 7, 2015 and must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., FRIDAY, December 18, 2015.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: On the date of this announcement, there 0 created by retirement, 0 created by promotion, and 0 newly created by City Council. Please refer to the link below for updates. Please note that rankings may be adjusted on this list as individuals returning from military service take a comparable examination, and are added to this list. (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act).



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SOURCE MATERIAL LIST FOR

2015 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION

CAPTAIN HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Copyright 2015, 5th Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Brief Contents; Table of Contents; Instructor, Student and Technology Resources; Acknowledgements; Preface; Case Studies; Figures, Wrap-ups (chapter summary, key terms, case study, and challenging questions); Tables; Branniganism; Challenging Questions (at end of each chapter); Appendix A; Appendix B; Glossary; and Index. By Francis L. Brannigan, Glenn P. Corbett, and NFPA. ISBN: 13: 978-1-4496-8894-3, 10: 1449688942. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034). $93.95 plus shipping and handling; $65.77 with HFD15 coupon applied. To order on-line (with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=8894-3&coupon=HFD15

Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code 8894-3 and coupon code HFD15 to receive discount.

Management in the Fire Service, Copyright 2008, 4th Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Brief Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter Resources; Instructor Resources; Acknowledgements; Preface; Foreword; Tables; Figures; Chapters 8 and 10; Scenarios; Scenario Analyses; FYI’s; Wrap-ups; Appendices A1, B, C, D, E, F, G; Glossary and Index. By Harry R. Carter, Erwin Rausch, and NFPA. 13: 978-0-7637-5169-2, 10: 0-7637-5169-3. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034). $127.95 plus shipping and handling; $89.57 with HFD15 coupon applied. To order on-line (with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=5169-3&coupon=HFD15

Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code 5169-3 and coupon code HFD15 to receive discount. Structural Firefighting Strategy and Tactics, Copyright 2016, 3rd Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Brief Contents; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Preface; Learning Objectives; Case Studies; Introductions (beginning of each chapter), Notes, Fallacy/Fact, Figures, Incident Summaries; IC Rule of Engagement for Firefighter Safety, Rule of Engagement for Firefighter Survival; Wrap-ups; Appendices A, B, and C; Glossary and Index. By Bernard “Ben” J. Klaene and NFPA. ISBN: 13: 978-1-4496-4239-6. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034). $102.95 plus shipping and handling; $72.07 with HFD15 coupon applied. To order on-line (with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=4239-6&coupon=HFD15

Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code 4239-6 and coupon code HFD15 to receive discount. Evidence-Based Practices for Strategic and Tactical Firefighting, Copyright 2016, 1st Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: Acknowledgements; Pages 16 and 17 (Continued Research, Summary and Wrap-up). By International Association of Fire Chiefs National Fire Protection Association. ISBN: 13: 978-1-284-08410-8, 10: 1284084108. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034) $13.95 plus shipping and handling; $10.46 with HFD15 coupon applied. To order on-line with discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=08410-8&coupon=HFD15

Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code #08410-8 and promotion code HFD15 to receive discount. Engine Company Fireground Operations, Copyright 2008, 3rd Edition. OMIT THE FOLLOWING: A Tribute to the Author and His Legacy; Brief Contents; Contents; Chapter Resources; Instructor Resources; Acknowledgements; Contributing Author; Preface; Learning Objectives; Figures; Wrap-ups; Firefighter in Action; Appendix; Glossary and Index. By Harold Richman, Steve Persson and NFPA. ISBN: 13: 978-0-7637-4495-3, 10: 0-7637-4495-6. Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts. Customer Service: (800-832-0034) $114.95 plus shipping and handling; $80.47 with HFD15 coupon applied. To order on-line (at discounted rate), go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=4495-6&coupon=HFD15 Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code #4495-6 and coupon code HFD15 to receive discount. HFD Promotional Test Bundle (includes all 5 books): Use Promotion Code HFD15 for discount. Bundle cost = $256.16. Go to: http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=10685-5&coupon=HFD15. Candidates may also call customer service and reference book code #10685-5 and coupon code HFD15 for book bundle.

http://www.jblearning.com/cart/Default.aspx?bc=8894-3&coupon=HFD15









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SOURCE MATERIAL LIST FOR 2015 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION: CAPTAIN

Standard Operating Procedures: Volume I - Administration

REFERENCE NUMBER


01 Rules and Regulations 08-01-12

22 Leaves and Absences With Appendices A and B

08-20-15

23 Fire Station Management 03-01-13

27 Personnel Files 08-01-05

30 Coaching, Counseling and Motivating Members of the Houston Fire

Department With Appendix A

08-01-05

38 Reserve Apparatus Guidelines 08-01-05

Standard Operating Procedures: Volume II - Emergency Operations

REFERENCE NUMBER


01 Staffing 03-01-13

02 Protective Clothing 01-02-12

05 High-rise Firefighting 09-01-08

06 Incident Management With Appendix

04-23-15

07 Evacuation and Rescue Boat Operations 08-01-05

11 Water Rescue Incidents 08-01-05

21 Rapid Intervention Teams and Survivability

09-2014

22 Africanized Honey Bee Incidents 07-01-15

29 Civil Disorders 08-01-05

31 Hydrant Inspection 08-01-05

32 Developing Effective Water Supplies 08-01-05

33 Hurricane With Appendix A

04-23-15

42 May-Day 07-07-15

43 Thermal Imaging Camera 06-10-15

47 Structure Fire Incidents with Appendices 1 and 2

02-11-15

Standard Operating Procedures: Volume III - EMS

REFERENCE NUMBER


09 Multiple Casualty Management Guidelines

With Attachments 1-8

03-19-14

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EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2015 PROMOTIONAL PROCESS: CAPTAIN THE HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE 2015 CAPTAIN EXAMINATION are available as a package from the Houston Fire Department, at the Quartermaster, in the Logistics Building, Room 102, 1205 Dart Street, Houston, Texas, 77007. The guideline packet is being provided to applicants free of charge by The Robert Garner Firefighter Foundation. (Picture I.D. is required and the package must be picked up in person. Proof of exam registration must be presented).

PLEASE NOTE: Employees who will be eligible and who are interested in taking the examination should obtain the above books promptly in case a supply shortage should occur later in the year. Only the publishers’ prices for the above books are listed. Prices may vary if books are obtained from any other sources. Questions for this promotional examination will be taken solely from the materials listed in this announcement. If resource materials are obtained through any source other than the quartermaster as specified herein, (e.g., internet, etc.), any discrepancy in the materials obtained through another source will not be allowed to support a challenge to an exam question based on such discrepancy, in whole or in part.

ORIENTATION:

There will be four total orientation sessions held at the Val Jahnke Training Facility, in the Gym, located at 8030 Braniff St., Houston, TX 77061 on Thursday, September 24, 2015 and Friday, September 25, 2015. Parking will be available to candidates in Lot 1.

Two sessions with be held on each of the above dates. The first session will start at 9 a.m. and the second session will start at 1 p.m. Each session is anticipated to last approximately 2 hours, covering information on both the written exams (written knowledge exam and situational judgment test) and the assessment process. Attendance for this orientation is voluntary. Limited seating is available at each session.

DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION:

The Assessment Center will be conducted on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Chavez High School, located at 8501 Howard Drive, Houston, Texas 77017. Upon registration completion, candidates will be advised of their report time for the Assessment Center.

The Job Knowledge and Situational Judgment paper and pencil examinations will be given at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the NRG Center located at One NRG Park, Houston, Texas 77054. Parking is in the Orange lot and is anticipated to be $12 per car. Upon registration completion, candidates will be advised of registration times and exam room for the day of the test.

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EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2015 PROMOTIONAL PROCESS: CAPTAIN

POST UNTIL: September 25, 2015

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F

APPEALS/REBUTTALS Any candidate who has taken the written promotional examinations may review his/her examination results and then file an appeal of any question(s) on the tests. Appeals will be held in room111/112 (check in at front to ensure no room change has occurred) of the Learning and Development Center located at 4501 Leeland St. Houston, TX 77023. The appeal process will begin on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 and last until Tuesday, January 19, 2016. During this process, candidates may view a copy of their answer sheets and a purported answer key. Relevant source material will be permitted in the appeals room. Candidates may fill out an appeal form for each item they wish to protest. Electronic devices will not be allowed in the appeals room. Morris & McDaniel personnel, along with Classified Testing, will be monitoring the process and candidates may be required to wait if too many candidates are in the appeals room at one time.

A rebuttal period, in which candidates may rebut any appeal filed, will begin Wednesday, January 20, 2016 and last until Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Rebuttals will be held in room 111/112 (check in at front to ensure no room change has occurred) of the Learning and Development Center located at 4501 Leeland St. Houston, TX 77023. During this process, candidates will have the opportunity to view appeals that were filed and complete a rebuttal form if they believe that the question should remain as originally keyed. Electronic devices will not be allowed in the rebuttals room. Morris & McDaniel personnel, along with Classified Testing, will be monitoring the process and candidates may be required to wait if too many candidates are in the rebuttals room at one time.

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: August 26, 2015

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