Fire Lieutenant-40

Examination Date

September 9, 2026 - Time to be Announced

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Dayton, Ohio 45402

• 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/EMS 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.

Special Requirements

Must be approved as an Engine and Ladder driver/operator by the Dayton Fire Department prior to the exam posting date.

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 the High-Rise and Standpipe Equipped Building - McGrail (Copyright 2007)
• Fire Department Incident Safety Officer - Dodson, Third Edition (Copyright 2016)
• The 9L's: Keys to Building a High-Performance Culture - Moore (Copyright)
• 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, 2026
• Dayton Fire Department Tactics Manual (May, 2007); to include Chapter V, High Rise and Tactical Manual Addendum (2017); Rules and Regulations: Care of Quarter and Equipment [29.1 through 29.9]; Apparatus Training Manual [Section 1 and Section 2]; General Orders; SOP Manual with revisions through May 1,2026.)
• 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.