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BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Bakersfield Fire Department
Fire Station # 1, 2101 H Street
Regular Meeting: 3:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A. Agenda Item Public Statements
B. Non -Agenda Public Statements
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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Staff recommends a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
September 25, 2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO OPEN EXAM- FIRE ENGINEER (PROMOTIONAL) #02008
(T. Wilson, H.R.)
B. NEPOTISM WAIVER REQUEST FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE CANDIDATE
(S. Duncan H.R.)
C. FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT PROCESS UPDATE
(S. Collins, H.R.)
6. COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
On behalf of the Fire Civil Service Commission, we want to thank you for attending this meeting.
Additionally, in compliance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act," should you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, or have questions regarding the agenda, please
contact the Human Resources Office 24 hours prior during normal business hours at (661) 326-
3773 or in writing to admhrs#bakersfieldcity.us
MINUTES
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Fire Station # 1, 2101 H Street
Special Meeting, September 25, 2023
1:00 P.M.
The Fire Department Civil Service Special Meeting commenced on Monday, September 25,
2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station # 1.
Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Mike George, Commissioner
Ronald Eaves, Chairman
Thomas Edmonds, Vice Chair
Administrative Staff Present: John Frando, Fire Chief
Jim Cherry, Deputy Fire Chief
Shayla Woods -Collins, Human Resources Manager
Julie Houselog, Human Resources Specialist
Tanya Wilson, Human Resources Analyst
Elizabeth Villanueva, Deputy City Attorney
2. Public Statements
A. Agenda Item Public Statements: None
B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements: None
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023 of the Bakersfield Fire
Department Civil Service Board.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Edmonds, seconded by Commissioner George, to
approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023 of the Fire Department
Civil Service Board were APPROVED, ALL AYES.
4. New Business
A. Certification of Fire Dispatcher 1 (0) #01967 Eligible List
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by
Commissioner Edmonds to approve staff recommendation, and approve the Certification
of Fire Dispatcher 1 (0) #01967 Eligible List. APPROVED, ALL AYES.
B. Nepotism Waiver Request for Fire Dispatcher I Candidate(s)
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by
Commissioner Eaves to approve staff recommendation, and approve the Nepotism
Waiver for Fire Dispatcher I Candidate, Melissa Chavaria. APPROVED, ALL AYES
5. Commissioner Statements
Commissioner Edmonds thanked Human Resources and the Bakersfield Fire Department
for their recruitment efforts.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Ronald Eaves
adjourned the meeting at 1:07 p.m.
BAKERSFIELD F I R E DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM M
TO: John Frando (through channels)
FROM: Trevor Kuswa, Recruit Firefighter
DATE: October 31, 2023
SUBJECT: Nepotism
Ryan Almond and I are seeking a waiver of the Nepotism Policy as we are currently roommates
as of October 22, 2023.
The following information has been compiled for the Fire Civil Service Board for their review
and determination whether nepotism creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security,
or morale.
• Ryan Almod is currently employed as a Probationary Firefighter for the Bakersfield Fire
Department. His duties include: Probationary Firefighter reporting to Station 6 on B-
Shift.
• I am currently employed as a Firefighter for the Bakersfield Fire Department. My duties
include: 2023-3 Recruit Academy Curriculum reporting to ODFTF Monday -Friday.
The Academy will graduate on April 19, 2024. Following graduation the above
mentioned firefighter will serve as a probationary firefighter performing all firefighter
duties.
• Neither Ryan Almond nor I would be directly supervised by the other and we do not
report to each other within the chain of command.
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TO: FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
FROM: SANDRA DUNCAN, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
SUBJECT: NEPOTISM RULING - TREVOR KUSWA (FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE) AND RYAN
ALMOND (FIREFIGHTER)
Firefighter Trainee Trevor Kuswa and Firefighter Ryan Almond are requesting a nepotism
waiver to live under the same household.
The following information has been compiled for your review and determination as to
whether nepotism creates an adverse impact on supervision, safety, security, or morale,
or involves a significant potential for conflicts of interest, as determined by the Fire Civil
Service Board.
A SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Firefighter Trainee is as
follows: Under close supervision and in a learning capacity attends the department's
recruit academy and receives training on emergency medical services, rescue,
hazardous materials, and the various phases of fire prevention and suppression; learns
the functions performed by the fire department; and performs other work as required.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities for the position of Firefighter is as follows:
Under general supervision, responds to emergency calls for the purpose of combating
and extinguishing fires; responds to emergency medical calls; participates in fire
prevention programs; and performs other work as required.
EMPLOYMENT OVERLAP
According to Fire Chief John Frando, performance appraisals would not be reviewed or
conducted by any employee for the other; no employee would be directly supervised
by the other; and they would not report to each other within the chain of command.
Nepotism considerations may adversely affect future appointments, transfers, or
promotional opportunities.