Certified candidates will be sent an email with their examination time at a later date.
Responsibilities
Serves as a company officer in charge of fire personnel. Deploys personnel in an efficient and effective manner in order to meet the mission of the Dayton Fire Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND Must have 5 consecutive years of service in the classification of Firefighter as of the examination date.
Certifications
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.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter 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
Building Construction for the Fire Service - Corbett & Brannigan, Sixth Edition (Copyright 2021).
Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, Part A-IFSTA, 5th Edition (Copyright 2014)
Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe Equipped Buildings - McGrail (Copyright 2007)
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer - Dodson, Third Edition (Copyright 2016).
City of Dayton Personnel Policies and Procedures [Sections 1.07, 1.10, 1.12, 2, 5.05, 5.09, 5.10, 5.14, 5.16, 5.17, 6, 7, 8.01, 8.06, and 11.04] (with revisions through May 1, 2024).
Dayton Fire Department Tactics Manual (May, 2007); to include Chapter V, High Rise, and Tactical Manual Addendum (2017); Rules and Regulations; Care of Quarters and Equipment [29.1 through 29.9]; Apparatus Training Manual [Section 1 and Section 2]; General Orders; SOP Manual (with revisions through May 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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Dayton by 2x