Fire Captain Promotional Exam Information

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The eligible list for Fire Captain has been established and is in effect until midnight, May 16, 2027.

The next planned administration for the Fire Captain Promotional Exam is in 2027. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Exam Information

Fire Captain Promotional Exam Important Dates

Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain Exams Important Dates

Event Date
Reading List Posted May 1
Application Filing Sept. 14 to 25
Information Sessions By September 14
Events 2027
Test Admission Notices Sent By December 31
Multiple-Choice Exams — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain January 12
Fire Lieutenant Tactical Exam January 12
Multiple-Choice Appeals — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain Jan. 13, 14, 15
Fire Lieutenant Tactical Appeals Jan. 13, 14, 15
Multiple-Choice Paper Inspection — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain Feb. 17, 18, and 19
Fire Lieutenant Multiple-Choice and Fire Captain Multiple-Choice Results; Fire Captain Tactical Admission Notices Sent March 2
Fire Lieutenant Tactical Paper Inspection Mar. 10, 11, and 12
Fire Captain Tactical Exam March 16
Fire Lieutenant Tactical Results and Fire Lieutenant Oral Board Admission Notices Sent By March 16
Fire Captain Tactical Appeals March 17, 18, and 19
Fire Captain Oral Board Admission Notices April 5
Fire Lieutenant Oral Board March 30
Fire Captain Oral Board April 19
Tentative Results — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain May 4
Oral Board Paper Inspection — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain; Tactical Paper Inspection — Fire Captain May 5, 6, and 7
Final Result Notices — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain May 14
Lists Established — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain May 16
Oral Board Video Review — Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain June 9, 10, and 11

NOTE: 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 Captain Promotional Exam Reading List

2027 Fire Captain Promotional Exam Reading List

May be tested on the following phase(s):

2027 Fire Captain Internal Sources
Fire Captain Internal Sources Multiple-Choice 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 X  
6. Truck Company Operations: A Manual for the CFD Firefighter Revised 08/30/21* X X  
7. High-Rise Company Operations: A Manual for the CFD Firefighter Revised 01/11/22* X 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 Captain External Sources
Fire Captain External Sources Multiple-Choice Tactical Exercise Oral Board
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 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 Books & Videos (April 4, 2022)
ISBN-13: 978-1593705749
Available at: https://fireengineeringbooks.com or www.amazon.com
X X  

IMPORTANT:

  1. When ordering books, be sure to utilize the ISBN number.
  2. Any of the listed source materials may be referenced by candidates during 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.

 

Contact Information

Civil Service Commission

Public Safety Test Team Location: 1111 East Broad Street, Suite 201, Columbus Ohio 43205

Lead analyst - Christopher Jones Personnel Analyst II 614-645-7888 CDJones@columubs.gov