Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Exam Information

The eligible list for Fire Battalion Chief has been established and is in effect until midnight, February 19, 2027.

The next planned administration for this exam is in 2026.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Exam Information

CIFA Minutes

Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Exam Important Dates

Fire Battalion Chief & Fire Deputy Chief Exams Important Dates


Event	Date
Reading List Posted	May 1
Application Filing	September 14 through September 25
Information Sessions Video	By September 14
Application Review (date by which proof of degrees must be submitted)	October 23
Test Admission Notices Sent	November 3
Battalion Chief Written Work Sample	November 17
Deputy Chief Written Work Sample	November 19
Tactical and Oral Board	Week of Dec 7
Events	2027
Tentative Results	February 9
Oral Board Paper Inspection and Video Review – By appointment only	February 10, 11, and 12
Result Notice	February 19
Lists Established	February 20

Monday, February 15 — Civil Service Commission offices will be closed.

NOTES: The scheduled dates are subject to revision. Any deviations from this schedule will be documented and applicable notifications, if any, will be made.

Exam Resources

Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Exam Reading List

2027 Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Exam Reading List

May be tested on the following phase(s):

2027 Fire Battalion Chief Internal Sources
Battalion Chief Internal Sources	Written Work Sample	Tactical Exercise	Oral Board
1. Division of Fire Standard Operating Procedures*	X	X	X
2. Division of Fire Systems Manual*	X		X
3. IAFF Contract November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2026*	X		X
4. City of Columbus Central Work Rules	X		X
5. Engine Company Operations: A Manual for the CFD Firefighter Revised 01/31/22*		X
6. Truck Company Operations: A Manual for the CFD Firefighter Revised 08/30/21*		X
7. High-Rise Company Operations: A Manual for the CFD Firefighter Revised 01/11/22*		X
8. Saving Our Own: A Manual for the CFD Firefighter Revised 10/04/20*	X	X

*The internal sources have been edited, omitting limited sections. When preparing for the examination only use the version of the sources provided on Vector Solutions.

May be tested on the following phase(s):

2027 Fire Battalion Chief External Sources
Battalion Chief External Sources	Written Work Sample	Tactical Exercise	Oral Board
Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings David M. McGrail; Fire Engineering (2007) ISBN-13: 978-1593700546 Available at: www.amazon.com		X
Building Construction for the Fire Service, 6th Edition Glenn Corbett & Francis L. Brannigan; Jones & Bartlett Learning; 6th edition (October 21, 2019) ISBN-13: 978-1284177312 Available at: www.amazon.com		X
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (Revised), 3rd Edition David Dodson; Jones & Bartlett Learning (2020) ISBN-13: 978-1284216554 Available at: www.amazon.com	X	X
Tactical Response to Natural Gas Emergencies Jerry Knapp & Brian Focht; Fire Engineering (2022) ISBN-13: 978-1593705749 Available at: www.amazon.com	X	X
Fire Service Ethics H. Scott Walker; Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN-13: 978-1284171655 Available at: www.amazon.com	X		X
Chief Officer Principles and Practice, Third Edition David J. Purchase; Jones & Bartlett Learning; 3rd Edition ISBN-13: 978-1284172478 Available at: www.amazon.com	X		X

IMPORTANT:

When ordering books, be sure to utilize the ISBN number.
Any of the listed source materials may be referenced by candidates during the Written Work Sample or the preparation period of the Oral Board phase. All other exam phases are closed book. Personal electronic sources will not be permitted for use during exams.

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