(a) In examining the sense of sight, not only shall the general condition of the organs be ascertained, but weight shall be given to quickness and accuracy in discriminating colors and distances. The hearing shall be tested also as to keenness and correctness in distinguishing degrees and kinds of sounds and the direction from which they come. (b) In the Park Department the minimum height required is 5 ft. 8 in., and the weight 132 pounds. (c) In the Fire Department the minimum height required is 5 ft. 7 in., and the weight 135 pounds. In special instances, when recommended by the head of the Fire Department, and by the chief of department, the minimum height required may be reduced to 5 ft. 6 in.; provided that in such cases the applicant shall weigh not less than 156 pounds and have a chest measurement of not less than 36 inches. Affidavit to be signed and sworn to by applicant. CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, 88.: I, .... ....., being duly sworn, depose and say, that I have returned true answers to the inquiries of touching my personal and family health, history, habits and antecedents, and that I am the person described in the above record or examination. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this ..day of........189.. Notary Public (or Commissioner of Deeds). Certificate of Medical and Physical Examiners. We hereby certify that we have this day carefully and thoroughly examined, in accordance with the above instructions ...and find that he is.... sound in limb and body, is..... of a robust constitution, has.. ..able-bodied.. .good eyesight and good hearing, and in our opinion is...... physically qualified to sustain the labors and exposures, and per...and that the above is a truth form the duties of a..... The physical examiner shall also test the strength, activity and physical capacity of the applicant by suitable examination into the strength of his lungs and the strength of his back, chest, legs and arms. These tests shall be submitted to and approved by the Commission, and shall include the applicant's swiftness and endurance in running. Such examiner shall report in writ ing to the Board of Examiners the result of such examination. REGULATION LIV. Applicants for positions shall then be submitted for further examinations as to general qualifications. General Qualifications. 1. General character: To include habits and reputation and to be ascertained in such manner as the Examining Board may determine with the aid directed by Regulation LI. 2. Experience: Obtained either in actual service as a police officer (or fireman, as the case may be), or in other occupation tending to qualify for such service. 3. Obligatory subjects: (a) Reading from print and manuscript. (b) Handwriting. (c) Writing down from memory the substance of matter orally communicated. (d) Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, applied to whole numbers. (e) Writing a letter and a report on subjects given at the time of the examination. (f) In the case of applicants for positions as policemen, questions relating to city government, location of streets, public buildings, railroad depots and other subjects respecting which strangers in the city naturally inquire. In the case of applicants for positions as firemen, these questions should be directed to the location of streets, and the location and construction of buildings, with especial reference to precautions against fire. The relative weight given to the several obligatory subjects in making up the average standings will be as follows: (e) Writing a letter and a report on subjects given at the time of the examination.... (f) City information (or knowledge of buildings)... 1 1 1 1 42 Total of weights.. REGULATION LV. 10 In making up the general average of the standing of applicants for positions in Schedule C, the relative value of each qualification and subject shall be as follows: The general average shall be ascertained by multiplying the ascertained average standing of the applicant in each qualification by the value attached thereto and dividing the united products by ten. No person whose standing on the average of the obligatory subjects, is less than 70 per cent. or whose standing on physical qualifications is less than 75 per cent., or whose ascertained average on all is below 80, shall be placed upon the eligible list. REGULATION LVI. Under the head of "Rules and Regulations," the examiners shall endeavor to test the natural or acquired fitness of the applicants for their work. Cases shall be described to thempreferably actual cases taken from correct reports--and they shall be required to state their views of what the rules would require of them in such cases. This inquiry shall include a report, such as a policeman or fireman would be obliged to make, of such an occurrence. PROBATION OF FIREMEN AND PARK POLICEMEN. REGULATION LVII. Promotions to all positions included in Schedule C shall be made from the next lower grade by competitive examination. The subject of such examination shall be as follows: 1. Writing from dictation. 2. Handwriting... 3. Knowledge of the "Rules and Regulations". 4. Fines and penalties last three years.. 5. Arrests for last twelve months.... 6. Veracity .. 7. Habits as to use of liquor.. 8. Ability and energy 9. Coolness and judgment in emergencies. 10. Deportment toward citizens... 11. Character for maintaining discipline among, and geting good work from, subordinates.... 12. Physical condition, including activity and endurance.. 13. Knowledge of laws and ordinances relating to his duties ... 14. General knowledge of localities..... 15. United States Infantry tactics, and manual of the use Average. Marks .... |