Under direction, is responsible for the operations of a fire station or is responsible for Bureau activities; performs related duties as required.

Multiple-Choice weighted:

25% Tactical Exercise weighted: 50% Oral Board weighted: 25% Reading list, important dates, and other relevant exam information can be found at: https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs/Firefighter-Jobs/Firefighter-Exams/Fire-Captain-Promotional-Exam-Information Two (2) years of continuous accredited service as a permanent appointee in the class of Fire Lieutenant in the City of Columbus is required by May 16 , 2027. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Responds to alarms; assesses emergency scene conditions; informs the Fire Alarm Office and/or Incident Commander of emergency conditions; Directs and takes part in search and rescue, ventilation, fire extinguishment, overhaul and salvage, evacuation, emergency medical, and forced entry operations; Evaluates and determines priorities of emergency scene activities; evaluates and determines needs for additional fire apparatus and crews; assumes role of Incident Commander; Monitors the operation of the fire station; determines need for equipment repair and building and grounds maintenance and assigns personnel to perform the work; makes recommendations for additional or replacement apparatus; Directs the operations and proper staffing of one or more company(ies) on an assigned unit day; Critiques emergency scene responses with fire officers and firefighters; assesses training needs; selects and develops appropriate drills; conducts and supervises drill and study periods during the shift; Observes and assesses performance of firefighters; provides feedback to firefighters; counsels and takes appropriate disciplinary action towards subordinate firefighters for policy violations; Monitors physical conditions of personnel, safety conditions, and hazards at emergency scenes; Observes and/or directs crews in administering emergency medical treatment and transportation; may evaluate and diagnose victim's conditions; Prepares reports of activities; reads logs, bulletins, policies, procedures, and other fire and emergency response journals and texts; Represents the Division of Fire to the community; provides information to the public regarding fire prevention, firefighting practices, and equipment usages; coordinates with other agencies in joint activities; Enforces fire department policies and implements training programs at the station; establishes station rules, policies, and practices that are not addressed in Division rules and regulations; Ensures subordinates are acting in accordance with the law, regulations, policies, and directives applicable to the Division and the City of Columbus; May supervise, coordinate, and/or take part in fire alarm dispatching, fire academy training, fire prevention activities, arson investigation, and/or other bureau activities. Two (2) years of continuous accredited service as a permanent appointee in the class of Fire Lieutenant by the scheduled effective date of the eligible list. Possession of a valid driver's license. Competitive Please direct exam related questions and accommodation requests to Civil Service Commission -

Christopher Jones, Personnel Analyst II Phone:

614-645-7888

Email:

cdjones@columbus.gov The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer