Fire Lieutenant

About the role

Manages activities aimed at fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue services, hazardous materials incidents and first responder within the City. Department: Public Safety, Bureau of Fire.

Responsibilities

• Manages activities aimed at fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue services, hazardous materials incidents and first responder within the City.
• Directs the activities of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for the safety of Firefighters.
• Assumes the duties of command at fire ground until relieved by a senior officer.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance (e.g., structural fires, hazardous materials incidents, medical calls), to extinguish fires, save lives and perform rescue operations.
• Ensures that all City and departmental safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensures advancement and operation of fire hoses, nozzles, and equipment to protect exposures, confine the fire and apply extinguishing agents to put out fire for protection of life and property.
• Directs driving, operation and maintenance of Bureau vehicles (e.g., pumper engine, aerial ladder, and support vehicles, etc).
• Drives, operates and maintains Bureau vehicles.
• Utilizes existing procedures, tools, and apparatus to extinguish fires, overhaul the fire area, ventilate any hot or dangerous gases and smoke, and to salvage property in a home or building in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Inspects district as part of the fire prevention and acquaintance program to ensure proper working condition and serviceability of fire alarm systems and hydrants, location of large buildings, sprinkler systems installed, code violations and physical layout including developing preplanned fire operating procedures.
• Works all shifts.
• Operates business machines (e.g., calculator, adding machine, PC and peripheral equipment, fax, typewriter, CRT, copier, etc).
• Conducts and participates in scheduled drills and exercises to maintain a high level of proficiency in use of equipment and operating procedures.
• Maintains records and prepares accurate reports.
• Performs routine housekeeping and maintenance procedures at the fire station.
• Participates in public relations and/or public education activities.
• May act as a Fire Captain in Fire Captain's absence.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Submit a complete application, including education, work experience, and completed supplemental questions.
• Currently hold the permanent rank of Firefighter in the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire as of August 10, 2026.
• Be presently employed by the City of Pittsburgh and remain continuously employed until time of appointment.
• Possess a current, valid Class A, B or C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• Maintain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification throughout employment.
• Undergo pre‑employment and promotional background investigations (criminal background, driver's license, City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments); disqualification possible based on results.
• If lacking internet access, assistance completing the online Employment Profile Data is available at the Human Resources & Civil Service Employment Counter.
• Pass the written civil service examination (based on the Position Description) scheduled for November 4, 2026; exam valued at 100 %.
• Earn service credit: ½ point for each full year of Bureau of Fire service (max 10 points) if scoring 75 % or higher on the written exam.
• Participate in review of examination papers as advised.
• Be ranked on the Eligibility List by final grade (including service credit); ties broken by lottery.
• Have served at least two years as a Firefighter by the date of certification to be eligible for promotion.
• Medical examination: Not required.

Pay

$92,995 per year.

Schedule

Works all shifts.