Firefighter Lieutenant

The Municipality of Mt. Lebanon is accepting applicants for its civil service testing process for the position of Firefighter Lieutenant.  

Firefighter Lieutenant is a lateral entry supervisory position requiring substantial fire service knowledge, skills and background. Job responsibilities include supervision of volunteer staff, fire apparatus operation, fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, rescue operations, and hazardous material and emergency medical response.

For more information regarding the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department, please visit: https://mtlebanon.org/departments/fire-department/ 

For a complete job description and recruitment flyer, please go to: http://mtlfd.org/recruitment/career/

Deadline to submit application materials and complete the on-line written exam is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum five (5) years' fire service experience.

Must reside in Mt. Lebanon within one (1) year after passing a one (1) year probation period.

Possess Pro-Board OR IFSAC Firefighter II Certification.       

Possess or be able to obtain PA DOH or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.

Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Completed at least 30 credit hours of post secondary education, in any discipline, at an accredited college or university.

Possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to acquire a minimum of an associate’s degree in Fire Science from an accredited institution of higher learning within three (3) years of hire.

Must be able to obtain Fire Officer I certification and Fire Inspector I within two (2) years of hire.

Attend the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Engine Academy I and II within three (3) years of hire.

Must not use any type of tobacco product through duration of employment. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE

2026 starting salary of $82,602, with step system. Eligible for overtime pay. 

Excellent health-care package with Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Defined Benefit Pension with full retirement at 53 years old after 25 years of service.

Specialty assignment and advancement opportunities.

State-of-the-art public safety center and fire training center and equipment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Written Exam through National Testing Network (NTN).  Candidates with a passing score (80% or higher) will be notified and invited to continue to the Physical Agility Test. The Written Examination Score will constitute 50% of the Applicant’s final score on the Eligibility for Appointment List. Please see below regarding written exam instructions.

Physical Agility Test. For candidates with a passing score on the written exam, the physical agility test will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The physical agility test is "Pass/Fail" (unscored). For more detailed information regarding the physical agility test, please visit the following link: http://mtlfd.org/recruitment/career/

Note: candidates also have the option of submitting a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certification in lieu of the in-person physical agility test. CPAT certification must have been obtained within 12 months from June 27, 2025. (https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/cpat_info.cfm).

Oral Exam. The top 25 applicants who pass the physical agility test and written exam will be offered an oral exam, per civil service rules. The Applicant will be required to demonstrate to the Oral Board a facility for speech to enable communication with individuals of disparate age groups and in varied situations. Passing score for the Oral Exam is seventy-five percent (75%). The Oral Exam score will constitute fifty percent (50%) of the applicant’s final score on the Eligibility for Appointment List.  

Background Investigation. The background investigation shall be based upon information contained in a Personal History Questionnaire and other information that may be developed during the course of the investigation. The background investigation may include, but is not limited to, interviews with family, associates, school officials, and employers. 

Pre-Employment Interview: Selected Applicants may be interviewed by the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department Chief prior to recommendations for appointment.

Conditional Offer of Employment: Selected Applicants will then receive a conditional offer of employment. After a conditional offer of employment is made, the conditional appointee is required to submit to a psychological and medical examination. 

WRITTEN EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

The Mt. Lebanon Fire Department offers full testing services for the position of Fire Lieutenant through National Testing Network (NTN). National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment.  National Testing Network does not replace the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department’s responsibility and decision-making in the testing process.  All candidate results are provided to the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department where the final decisions are made.

To register for the written exam:

Go to https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/jobs/2343

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule a written exam. (There is a $65 test fee payable on-line to NTN).

Review detailed information about the testing process.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired--there is a separate fee payable to NTN for the practice test).

Applicants must complete the written exam by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Upon completion of your exam, scores are forwarded to the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the exam will be invited to continue to the physical agility test. 

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER
I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that Mt. Lebanon can terminate my employment with cause at any time during the probation period.

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Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at [email protected].