FIREFIGHTER EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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The 2022 Firefighter Eligible List has been established and will be in effect through June 27, 2024.
The next official application filing period for Firefighter is scheduled for 2024.
For information regarding filing a City of Columbus application to take the Firefighter exam please review the document listed directly below titled Tips for Filing Firefighter Applications.
Tips for Filing Firefighter Applications
You may also contact the Fire Recruitment office for additional information or opportunities. Fire Recruitment can be reached by calling 614-645-6387 or emailing [email protected]
Firefighter Exam
Currently, the Entry-Level Firefighter examination consists of three phases:
- Phase I: Multiple Choice Examination (pass/fail)
- Phase II: Oral Examination aka Fire Oral Assessment Mechanism (FOAM) (band/fail)
- Phase III: Physical Examination aka Firefighter Mile (pass/fail)
Entry-Level Firefighter Exam Resources
Firefighter Selection Process
Firefighter Background Removal Standards
Background Removal Standards for Firefighter applications received after December 13, 2021
Firefighter Entry Level Test Guide
Firefighter Mile Candidate Orientation Guide
Firefighter Mile Orientation Video
FOAM Practice Scenario Video
FOAM Response to Practice Scenario Video
Veterans Preference Fact Sheet
Civil Service Commission Medical Guide for Firefighter Candidates
Treadmill Stress Test Guide
Fire Training Academy Warm-Up Exercises
Firefighter Exam Information Sessions
Information sessions are designed to help candidates understand what is expected during the exam. An overview of the study guide will be provided, along with a question and answer session. These information sessions are optional for candidates. They are hosted by the Civil Service Commission.
A video of the final information session is available by clicking here. Additional information sessions may be held prior to the next test administration.
QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the….
- POSITION (what the job is like, salary, benefits, recruiting events), please contact the Fire Recruiting Unit. See the bottom of this page for contact information;
- TESTING PROCESS (what’s on the test, how to do well), please contact the Civil Service Commission Public Safety Test Team. See the bottom of this page for contact information;
- YOUR STATUS ON THE CURRENT ELIGIBLE LIST, click here to see what band is currently being processed and other selection process information.
Contact Information
If you have additional questions about the job (salary, job responsibilities, etc.), please contact Fire Recruiting at (614) 645-6387. If you have additional questions about the test, please contact Civil Service at (614) 645-0879.