11/28/2025
CFD Recruitment Update — One Year Out!
🔥 The Countdown Is On! 🔥
In November 2026, the Columbus Division of Fire will open applications for the next generation of firefighters — and that means this month marks one year out.
Now’s the perfect time to start preparing:
✅ Learn what it takes to become a Columbus Firefighter
✅ Understand the testing process and physical requirements
✅ Get guidance on how to be ready when applications open
Q&A Responses -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1bqvewvMl-daWlVhD4B9B23KAcZ-KlZDKHTl3Rg-KA/edit?usp=sharing
Our Recruitment Office is here to help you every step of the way!
📞 Call us at 614-645-6387
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM
🌐 columbus911policefire.us/fire-division
Serve your city. Invest in your future. Join Columbus Fire.
08/12/2025
Columbus Firefighter Civil Service Test Enrollment Has Been Postponed — What You Need to Know:
The City of Columbus has postponed the open enrollment for the Firefighter Civil Service Test from November 2025 to November 2026.
We know many of you were planning to apply soon, but this gives you more time to train, prepare, and sharpen your edge.
New Timeline. Same Mission. Use this time to get ahead:
• Build your physical fitness
• Study our candidate prep guide
• Learn about CFD’s mission
• Join the Fire Cadet Program (18+)
https://www.columbus.gov/Content-search?dlv_OC%20CL%20City%20Site%20Search=(keyword=columbus%20fire%20cadet)
05/15/2018
The Columbus Division of Fire hosted a "Get Fire Ready" orientation event at the Columbus Fire Training Academy on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The sold-out event had 85 people who participated in the physically demanding training day. Potential recruit applicants performed calisthenics, donned firefighter gear and manned live hoses during the event designed to replicated a day in the life of a fire recruit. Columbus Civil Service testing begins Jan.1-31, 2019. James Miller/Division of Fire
