The Work Performance Evaluation will serve as the foundational assessment tool for operational staff to ensure their capability to perform physically demanding tasks critical to emergency response scenarios. This revised evaluation framework aims to incorporate job-specific movements that closely simulate real-life duties performed during emergency incidents, fostering a realistic and purpose-driven approach to assessing readiness and operational efficiency. Project Scope The WPE is designed to support a range of objectives, ensuring comprehensive oversight of physical fitness and operational preparedness within the department. Its applications include: Annual Testing for Operational Members: Establishing consistent benchmarks for physical fitness and task performance to promote ongoing readiness and accountability. Assessment After Light Duty or Extended Leave: Confirming an operational member's ability to resume full duties following recovery from light duty assignments, illness, or extended medical leave. Integration into Promotion Criteria: Using the WPE as a quantifiable measure to assess physical suitability for career advancement within the department. Supervisory Concerns with Fitness for Duty: Providing a structured framework to address specific concerns regarding an individual's fitness to perform their role. Return to Full Duty After Medical Pension: Offering a pathway for firefighters who wish to reintegrate into active service after accepting a medical pension, contingent on passing the evaluation.
