Certified candidates will be sent an email with their examination time at a later date.
Responsibilities
Operates as district commander of a fire district on an assigned shift or as commander of an assigned support unit or bureau.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND must have 2 consecutive years of service in the classification of Fire Captain as of the examination date.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain current state and department mandated Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter II, and Fire Safety Inspector certifications as a term and condition of continued employment.
Promotional Qualifications
Must be currently employed in the Department of Fire with the City of Dayton.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment may be contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Principle Sources of Study Material
Art of Reading Buildings - Mittendorf and Dodson (Copyright 2015) [Section 3].
Managing Fire and Emergency Services - ICMA Thiel and Jennings (4th Edition) [Part 1, 2 and 4].
Chief Officer - IFSTA (3rd) Edition).
City of Dayton Personnel Policies and Procedures [1.07, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8.01, and 8.06] (with revisions through March 1, 2024).
Dayton Fire Department Tactics Manual (May, 2007) to include Chapter V, High Rise; Tactics Manual Addendum 2017; General Orders; SOP Manual; Rules and Regulations (with revisions through March 1, 2024).
Agreement, International Association of Firefighters, Local 136, A.F.L. - C.I.O. and the City of Dayton, Ohio (effective January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
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