Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
Avon Civil Service Commission Approves Fire Lieutenant Promotional Exam
At the January 5, 2026 meeting, the Avon Civil Service Commission approved a new promotional exam for the Fire Department to fill an open lieutenant position. Commissioners also updated several eligibility lists for clerical, laborer, and police positions.
Highlights
- Approved a Fire Lieutenant Promotional Exam with a 60 percent written test and a 40 percent assessment center.
- Reappointed Peter Kratt as chairperson for 2026.
- Certified updated eligibility lists for clerical and laborer positions.
- Removed inactive names from the entry and lateral police eligibility lists, as well as the entry firefighter list.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Appoint 2026 Chairperson | Mr. Kratt appointed chairperson for 2026 | 2-0 |
| Certify Updated Clerical Eligibility List | Approved | 3-0 |
| Certify Updated Laborer Eligibility List | Approved | 3-0 |
| Remove names from the Entry Police Eligibility List | Approved | 3-0 |
| Remove names from the Lateral Police Eligibility List | Approved | 3-0 |
| Remove names from the Entry Firefighter Eligibility List | Approved | 3-0 |
| Consider approval of a Fire Lieutenant Promotional Exam | Approved | 3-0 |