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:
+Civil Service Exam Test Dates 2025 Academy Dates November 8, 2024 April 14, 2025 December 13, 2024 February 14, 2025 June 23, 2025 March 14, 2025
Fire Alarm
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Communications Captain - Exam Date April 19, 2024
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Communications Senior Captain - August 15, 2025
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Chief Communications Officer - Exam Date July 12, 2017
+Announcement | Source List | List of Eligibles
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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 January 24, 2025
+Announcement| Source List | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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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
+Announcement| Source List | Study Guide | Test Orientation | Draft List | List of Eligibles
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 - 2025
+Announcement | Guidelines | List of Eligibles | Exam and Source Material Announcement
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Senior Captain - 2025
+Announcement | Guidelines | List of Eligibles | Exam and Source Material Announcement
Inspector
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Inspector - November 14, 2025
+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 May 5, 2025
+Announcement | Source List | Study Guide | List of Eligibles
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Assistant Fire Marshal - February 28, 2025
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