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Ramsey, Nowthen, St. Francis, Oak Grove, and Bethel, Minnesota Feasibility Study for Shared or Cooperative Fire and Emergency Services • Criminal background checks • Driver's history • Education and certification/credential verification • Psychological testing • Formal probationary periods • Personal reference checks This is an elementary list and should not be considered all-inclusive. Departments, particularly those within municipal organizations, have specific human resources policies that must be followed prior to hire. The following figure summarizes the recruitment and retention efforts currently used by the study agencies. Figure 37: Summary of Application and Recruitment Elements Bethel FD Oak Grove FD Ramsey FD St. Francis FD Minimum Physical Standards Established Yes No physical standards Yes Yes Aptitude of Knowledge Testing Yes Yes Yes Yes Pre -Appointment Medical Exam Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Pre -Appointment Medical Exam Paid Paid by agency Paid by agency Paid by agency Paid by Agency Nature of Pre - Appointment Medical Exam Hiring Authority Applicant Process Includes Conducted by department or contracted physician City Council Complete application packet with job description and requirements, Criminal history check, Written test, Physical agility test, Psychological test, Medical examination, Probationary period Conducted by department or contracted physician City Council Application sheet, Criminal history check, Written test, Psychological test, Medical examination, Probationary period Conducted by department or contracted physician City Council Complete application packet with job description and requirements, Criminal history check, Written test, Physical agility test, Psychological test, Medical examination, Probationary period Conducted by department or contracted physician City Council Complete applicat on packet with job description and requirements, Criminal history check, Written test, Physical agility test, Psychological test, Medical examination, Probationary period While some differences exist between the application and recruitment practices of each study agency, they are generally similar. OGFE should adopt a set of minimum physical standards that is consistent Em _r envy Services Consulrin5 pogo 43