Fire Lieutenant

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.

This is skilled firefighting work and supervisory work directing activities of a fire company during an assigned shift or specialized division work. Work includes overseeing and directing station or division personnel or recruits, managing personnel problems, maintaining records and files, overseeing employee development efforts, and performing or assigning public service activities. Lieutenant has direct command over a number of firefighters or medics on an assigned shift or personnel assigned to a specific division.

At an emergency incident, employees are responsible for ordering and commanding their suppression, medic or rescue operations until relieved of command by a superior officer. Division Lieutenants perform division-specific tasks to include conducting inspections, arson investigations or training classes and may work independently. Lieutenants report to a Division Captain or District Chief and are under the command of any officer of higher rank at emergency scenes or when performing specific division work.

(All positions):
Must have two (2) years of experience and meet all minimum qualifications of a Fire Sergeant and be currently employed at the PS2 Level and must have at least five (5) years’ of service in the Montgomery Fire/Rescue in order to take the promotional test and be eligible for promotion. Additional requirements include Fire Officer I certification, Safety Officer Certification, Hazardous Materials Technician, and a current EMT III Paramedic State License.

If promoted to the rank of Fire Sergeant prior to October 1, 2020, Fireground Operations (Engine Company and Ladder Company) are not required.

Must complete R297 Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents within 24 months after promotion for all Lieutenant positions.

Investigations

Bureau:
Must obtain all certifications required of an Investigator Sergeant and Fire Investigator certification from the Alabama Fire College. Must complete Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Certification (APOSTC) within 12 months after promotion or assignment to Investigations.

Inspections Bureau:
Must have First Responders Inspector or Fire Inspector I certification from the Alabama State Fire College.

The purpose of the exam is to establish an employment register to fill any vacancies for the classification that may occur over the life of the register. If there are less than five qualified applicants, an examination will not be administered. All candidates will be placed on the employment list.

All exercises of the selection procedure for the classification will be tentatively scheduled at a later date. Qualified candidates who apply to compete in the selection process will be notified in writing of specific dates, times, and locations at which to appear for the selection process.

An orientation session will be tentatively scheduled at a later date to familiarize candidates with the examination. All qualifying candidates will have the opportunity to attend a session. The sessions will be scheduled at a later date for you to choose, at Montgomery Personnel Board, 27 Madison Avenue, Board Room. The orientation session is not mandatory. A candidate orientation guide will be distributed at the meeting.

If you do not attend the orientation, you may obtain a guide after the date of the orientation at the front desk of the Montgomery Personnel Board.

The competitive examination process will consist of four types of exercises. These exercises include a Role Play Exercise, Tactical Exercise, Training Exercise, and Situational…