Registration for the exams will be open approximately 90 days prior to the date of the written exam.
Virtual Orientation - Apr. 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Written - May 7, 2025
Practical Assessment - June 11 to 12, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for promotional examinations, candidates for the rank of Engineer-Driver must meet the following service, certification, education and training requirements as of the first day of testing in the promotional series:
SERVICE
- 3 years regular service with Aurora Fire Rescue; AND
- Currently holding the rank of Firefighter Grade I or Fire Medic
TRAINING
- Successful completion of the Aurora Fire Department Acting Driver/Operator Training Program
EDUCATION
- No college requirement for this position
Registration for the exams will be open approximately 90 days prior to the date of the written exam.
Virtual Orientation - Dec. 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Written - Jan. 8, 2025
Assessment Center - Feb. 12 to 13, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for promotional examinations, candidates for the rank of Lieutenant must meet the following service, certification, education and training requirements as of the first day of testing in the promotional series:
SERVICE
- 5 years regular service with Aurora Fire Rescue; AND
- 2 years as an Aurora Firefighter, Grade 1, Fire Medic, Engineer, or any combination thereof totaling 2 years; AND
- Currently holding the rank of Aurora Firefighter, Grade I, Fire Medic, or Engineer
TRAINING
- Successful completion of the Aurora Fire Department Officer Development Program or the Acting Officer Program on record with Fire Administration;AND
- Successful completion of the CMCB Fire Officer 1 program, or equivalent as approved by the CMCB Board of Directors
EDUCATION
- 60 earned semester or 90 earned quarter hours of college level course work from an accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Registration for the exams will be open approximately 90 days prior to the date of the written exam.
Virtual Orientation - Feb. 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Written - March 5, 2025
Assessment Center - April 16 to 17, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for promotional examinations, candidates for the rank of Captain must meet the following service, certification, education and training requirements as of the first day of testing in the promotional series:
SERVICE
- 7 years regular service with Aurora Fire Rescue; AND
- 2 years as an Aurora Fire Leiutenant; AND
- Currently holding the rank of Aurora Fire Lieutenant
TRAINING
- Successful completion of the CMCB Fire Officer 2 program, or equivalent as approved by the CMCB Board of Directors
EDUCATION
- 60 earned semester or 90 earned quarter hours of college level course work from an accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
