Fire Captain-40

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton is conducting a promotional examination for the rank of Fire Lieutenant. The exam date is November 11, 2026, with times to be announced.

The Civil Service Board Office will coordinate this process at 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including a high school diploma or GED and two consecutive years as Fire Lieutenant by the exam date, plus certifications (EMT, Firefighter II, Fire Safety Inspector) and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two consecutive years of service in the Fire Lieutenant classification on the examination date.
• Must possess and maintain current EMT, Firefighter II, and Fire Safety Inspector certifications.
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment and thereafter.
• Must be approved as Ladder Driver/Operator by the Dayton Fire Department prior to the exam posting date.
• Promotional qualifications require current employment in the Dayton Fire Department.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a company officer in charge of fire personnel.
• Deploys personnel in an efficient and effective manner to meet the mission of the Dayton Fire Department.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 consecutive years of service as Fire Lieutenant on examination date

Job description

Examination Date

November 11, 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 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 2 consecutive years of service in the classification of Fire Lieutenant on 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 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

• Art of Reading Buildings - Mittendorf and Dodson (Copyright 2015) [Sections 1 & 2]
• Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, Part B-IFSTA, 5th Edition (Copyright 2014).
• Fireground Strategies – Avillo (3rd Edition) – Fire Engineering (Copyright 2019) [Chapters 4,6,7,8,15]
• Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability – Papa, 2nd Edition (Copyright 2025)
• 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 Quarters and Equipment [29.1 through 29.9]; Apparatus Training Manual [Section 4, Units 1,2, and 3]; 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 through December 31, 2026).