1992 Nev. Lexis 20. When chief is demoted to his prior rank, the person with least seniority in that rank must be demoted to rank immediately below. Fire lieutenant who benefited from a rigged promotional exam could be demoted, even though he was not part of the scheme. Cassella v. Civil Service Cmsn. Firefighters who were demoted without charges filed or a hearing win suit for breach of contract.
Court upholds demotion of lieutenant who failed performance exam two years straight.
Frego v. Jonesboro Civil Service Cmsn. Fire Dept. could demote superior officers for cause when it reduced the number of engine companies. City of Hartford and Local 308, Intnl. Conn. Bd. of Med. Town of Guilford and Capt.