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The City Of Columbus, Ohio will be conducting an entrance exam in 2011. Below is information concerning the exam and the 2011 study guide.
Go to the link below for the 2011 Study Guide
https://csc.columbus.gov/pages/unifo...dy%20Guide.pdf
Please note: Under the section below, YES!! I want to be a Firefighter!! You can register your name and contact information to be informed when the exam dates and sign-up are announced. We strongly recommend that you do this.
The Columbus recruitment office has stated that the sign-up for the exam will be either March or April, with the actual exam being held in May or June
Don McNea Fire School will be conducting for the six consecutive Columbus Fire Exam, an in-depth exam prep seminar cover all aspects of the testing process. Details on the May 1st seminar are available at www.fireprep.com
The following has been updated as 1-14-2011
Study Guide available online now!
November 2010
Accepting Applications for FirefighterApplications accepted online only @ www.csc.columbus.gov However, you may apply online in our office at
750 Piedmont Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224.
March 10–April 1, 2011
Information Sessions
**Optional**
Each Information session provides the same information; therefore candidates do not need to attend multiple sessions.
April 19, 21, 25, and 27 at 6:00p.m.
Saturday, April 23 10:00a.m. or 2:00p.m.
Specific examination and physical practice dates will be assigned to each candidate
See study guide for detailed information regarding each phase of the exam
Phase I: The Multiple Choice Exam
May 2011
Physical practice dates
July 2011
Phase II: Physical Exam and Phase III: FOAM Exam
August 2011
The Firefighter Selection Process
To qualify for the position of firefighter, candidates must complete the following steps in the testing and selection process :
Making the Decision
When considering a career in the Fire Service, many people immediately focus on the risks involved. However, a career in the Fire Service is both challenging and rewarding. The City of Columbus , Division of Fire has an extensive three-year Journeymen Firefighter program that prepares men and women for the challenges an emergency situation involves. The Division of Fire has a strong focus on the initial training as well as continuing education of fire personnel, which gives the City of Columbus one of the best fire divisions in the country. This training, the teamwork, and trust in other firefighters are the tools necessary for this level of responsibility. Focus should be placed on protecting the health and safety of others, which provides personal rewards that are immeasurable. In addition, the typical work schedule allows for quality time with friends and family, and other interests.
Prior fire experience is NOT required, so if you are ready for a rewarding career that will provide life-long skills and challenges, please consider this career! For questions in this step, please call Fire Recruiting at (614) 645-6387.
YES!! I want to be a Firefighter!!
Before applications are accepted, you may complete a Job Interest Card. This will ensure you receive notice when applications are being accepted. Notifications will be sent to those who have expressed interest with Civil Service.
Go to the link, https://csc.columbus.gov/webapp/ to register with the Employment Center and submit the Job Interest card for firefighter. Be sure to include "3090 Firefighter," and any other positions you may be interested in with the City of Columbus . We generally accept applications for a limited number of weeks, so be sure you have expressed interest so that you will be informed of this time period!
If you have any questions please call Civil Service Commission staff at (614) 645-0879, or email [email protected]
Application
An application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) must be submitted to the Columbus Civil Service Commission during the application filing period. The application requirements are : 1. at least 17½ years of age at the time of application and 18 years old in order to be appointed; 2. valid driver's license at time of application and valid Ohio driver's license at time of appointment; 3. high school diploma or GED at time of appointment; 4. U. S. citizen at time of application.
Civil Service Exam
If the application and ABQ are approved, the Civil Service Commission will notify the applicant of the time and place to report for the examination. Prior to the test, preparation materials will be provided and information sessions will be offered. Candidates are strongly advised to utilize these materials and attend these sessions. The examination will include a multiple-choice test, a physical capabilities test, and an oral exam. Candidates who pass all three phases of the exam will be placed on an eligible list based on their final score.
Background Investigation
Candidates who score well enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the background process will be mailed a personal history questionnaire (PHQ). At a later date, candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview with a background investigator at Fire Headquarters. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation. Candidates' PHQs will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the background removal standards prior to scheduling of the polygraph examination.
Candidates will then complete a pre-polygraph questionnaire and the polygraph examination will be conducted to verify the accuracy and completeness of all the information provided.
The Civil Service Commission will review the polygraph summary and PHQ to ensure there are no violations of the background removal standards for employment with the Division of Fire.
The background investigative summary is sent to the Oral Review Board, which consists of Columbus Division of Fire personnel. Candidates are required to be interviewed by this board and questions will be asked regarding the background investigation.
Safety Director Review
Oral Review Board recommendations and background investigations will be reviewed by the chain of command and a summary will be forwarded to the Director of Public Safety. The Director will make the final decision regarding conditional offers of employment.
Medical
After being given a conditional offer of employment, a rigorous medical examination will be administered, including vision, cardiovascular stress test, and a psychological screening. These tests must be passed before you can be appointed to the position of Firefighter. The vision requirements state that vision must be correctable to 20/30 binocular and no more than 20/100 uncorrected in each eye.
Appointment
Candidates selected for employment will be notified by letter of an appointment date to the Fire Academy .
All new fire recruits may be required to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician- employment as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
Assistant Chief Brent Collins, Cleveland Fire Dept.
Firehouse.com Entry Level Contributor Author since 2002
More Career articles by Chief Collins can be found at the link below
http://www.firehouse.com/showcase/jobs/articles
Go to the link below for the 2011 Study Guide
https://csc.columbus.gov/pages/unifo...dy%20Guide.pdf
Please note: Under the section below, YES!! I want to be a Firefighter!! You can register your name and contact information to be informed when the exam dates and sign-up are announced. We strongly recommend that you do this.
The Columbus recruitment office has stated that the sign-up for the exam will be either March or April, with the actual exam being held in May or June
Don McNea Fire School will be conducting for the six consecutive Columbus Fire Exam, an in-depth exam prep seminar cover all aspects of the testing process. Details on the May 1st seminar are available at www.fireprep.com
The following has been updated as 1-14-2011
Study Guide available online now!
November 2010
Accepting Applications for FirefighterApplications accepted online only @ www.csc.columbus.gov However, you may apply online in our office at
750 Piedmont Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224.
March 10–April 1, 2011
Information Sessions
**Optional**
Each Information session provides the same information; therefore candidates do not need to attend multiple sessions.
April 19, 21, 25, and 27 at 6:00p.m.
Saturday, April 23 10:00a.m. or 2:00p.m.
Specific examination and physical practice dates will be assigned to each candidate
See study guide for detailed information regarding each phase of the exam
Phase I: The Multiple Choice Exam
May 2011
Physical practice dates
July 2011
Phase II: Physical Exam and Phase III: FOAM Exam
August 2011
The Firefighter Selection Process
To qualify for the position of firefighter, candidates must complete the following steps in the testing and selection process :
Making the Decision
When considering a career in the Fire Service, many people immediately focus on the risks involved. However, a career in the Fire Service is both challenging and rewarding. The City of Columbus , Division of Fire has an extensive three-year Journeymen Firefighter program that prepares men and women for the challenges an emergency situation involves. The Division of Fire has a strong focus on the initial training as well as continuing education of fire personnel, which gives the City of Columbus one of the best fire divisions in the country. This training, the teamwork, and trust in other firefighters are the tools necessary for this level of responsibility. Focus should be placed on protecting the health and safety of others, which provides personal rewards that are immeasurable. In addition, the typical work schedule allows for quality time with friends and family, and other interests.
Prior fire experience is NOT required, so if you are ready for a rewarding career that will provide life-long skills and challenges, please consider this career! For questions in this step, please call Fire Recruiting at (614) 645-6387.
YES!! I want to be a Firefighter!!
Before applications are accepted, you may complete a Job Interest Card. This will ensure you receive notice when applications are being accepted. Notifications will be sent to those who have expressed interest with Civil Service.
Go to the link, https://csc.columbus.gov/webapp/ to register with the Employment Center and submit the Job Interest card for firefighter. Be sure to include "3090 Firefighter," and any other positions you may be interested in with the City of Columbus . We generally accept applications for a limited number of weeks, so be sure you have expressed interest so that you will be informed of this time period!
If you have any questions please call Civil Service Commission staff at (614) 645-0879, or email [email protected]
Application
An application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) must be submitted to the Columbus Civil Service Commission during the application filing period. The application requirements are : 1. at least 17½ years of age at the time of application and 18 years old in order to be appointed; 2. valid driver's license at time of application and valid Ohio driver's license at time of appointment; 3. high school diploma or GED at time of appointment; 4. U. S. citizen at time of application.
Civil Service Exam
If the application and ABQ are approved, the Civil Service Commission will notify the applicant of the time and place to report for the examination. Prior to the test, preparation materials will be provided and information sessions will be offered. Candidates are strongly advised to utilize these materials and attend these sessions. The examination will include a multiple-choice test, a physical capabilities test, and an oral exam. Candidates who pass all three phases of the exam will be placed on an eligible list based on their final score.
Background Investigation
Candidates who score well enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the background process will be mailed a personal history questionnaire (PHQ). At a later date, candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview with a background investigator at Fire Headquarters. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation. Candidates' PHQs will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the background removal standards prior to scheduling of the polygraph examination.
Candidates will then complete a pre-polygraph questionnaire and the polygraph examination will be conducted to verify the accuracy and completeness of all the information provided.
The Civil Service Commission will review the polygraph summary and PHQ to ensure there are no violations of the background removal standards for employment with the Division of Fire.
The background investigative summary is sent to the Oral Review Board, which consists of Columbus Division of Fire personnel. Candidates are required to be interviewed by this board and questions will be asked regarding the background investigation.
Safety Director Review
Oral Review Board recommendations and background investigations will be reviewed by the chain of command and a summary will be forwarded to the Director of Public Safety. The Director will make the final decision regarding conditional offers of employment.
Medical
After being given a conditional offer of employment, a rigorous medical examination will be administered, including vision, cardiovascular stress test, and a psychological screening. These tests must be passed before you can be appointed to the position of Firefighter. The vision requirements state that vision must be correctable to 20/30 binocular and no more than 20/100 uncorrected in each eye.
Appointment
Candidates selected for employment will be notified by letter of an appointment date to the Fire Academy .
All new fire recruits may be required to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician- employment as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
Assistant Chief Brent Collins, Cleveland Fire Dept.
Firehouse.com Entry Level Contributor Author since 2002
More Career articles by Chief Collins can be found at the link below
http://www.firehouse.com/showcase/jobs/articles
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