The Classified testing division provides professional testing services that support the hiring and promotional process in the Houston Fire and Police Departments. The division’s mission is to implement professional testing practices that align with industry standards in order to ensure the best candidates are identified to serve as public safety representatives for the City of Houston.
Civil Service Exams
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Current exam dates for fiscal year:
+2024 Academy Dates Civil Service Exam Test Dates August 26, 2024 April 5, 2024 May 3, 2024 October 28, 2024 June 7, 2024 July 12, 2024 2025 Academy Dates April 14, 2025 November 8, 2024 December 6, 2024 June 23, 2025 February 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
Fire Alarm
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Communications Captain - Exam Date April 19, 2024
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Communications Senior Captain - Exam Date September 23, 2022
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Chief Communications Officer - Exam Date July 12, 2017
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Deputy Chief Communications Officer - Exam Date March 12, 2014
+Announcement | Source List | List of Eligibles
Prevention (Arson Investigation)
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Investigator - May 12, 2023
+Announcement | Source List | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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Senior Investigator - Exam Date July 22, 2022
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Chief Investigator - Exam Date November 4, 2022
+Announcement | Source List | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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Deputy Chief Investigator - Exam Date February 25, 2022
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Suppression
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Deputy Chief - Exam Date October 14, 2020
+Announcement | Source List | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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Engineer/Operator - Exam Date September 21, 2023
+Announcement | Source List | Orientation Slides | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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USERRA Engineer/Operator - 2024
+Announcement | Source List | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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District Chief – Exam Date November 3, 2023
+Announcement | Source List | Study Guide | Orientation Slides | Orientation FAQ's | Draft list | Eligibility List
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Captain - 2023
+Announcement | Guidelines | List of Eligibles
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Senior Captain - 2023
+Announcement | Guidelines | List of Eligibles
Inspector
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Inspector - February 10, 2023
+Announcement | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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Senior Inspector - Exam Date August 6, 2021
+Announcement | Source List | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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Chief Inspector - Exam Date April 15, 2022
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Assistant Fire Marshal
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