Lieutenant

Job Overview

The Fire Chief invites submittals for the position of Fire Lieutenant. A Fire Lieutenant supervises and executes a myriad of technical tasks associated with fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical services, apparatus operations, and training activities.

Working under the direction of the Battalion Chief, Lieutenants oversee personnel assigned to their firehouse, ensuring safety, efficiency, and readiness. Lieutenants play a pivotal role in emergency situations, apparatus and facility maintenance, public relations, and ensuring adherence to fire safety standards.

Assessment will take place on June 30, 2026 at 09:00 am at Tomball Firehouse 1 Classroom.

Qualified employees intending to apply must submit a Letter of Intent and resume. The Letter of Intent must be no longer than one page and include:

• Position of Interest (Fire Lieutenant)
• Reason(s) for applying for the position
• What the candidate has done to prepare for the position

Salary: $23.73 per hour (approximately $71,522.22 with FLSA Overtime).

• Command and Control Scenario Assessment
• Interview Board – Panel of 5 assigned by the Fire Chief
• Fire Chief Interview (directly after Interview Board)

Letters of Intent with proof of qualifications are accepted until 5:00 pm on June 26, 2026. Submit via hand delivery or email to Sr. Administrative Assistant Lisa Sterle, lsterle.

The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.

• Meet all requirements of Firefighter
• 2 Years as a Driver/Operator or 4 years as a certified firefighter
• Certified Instructor I and Officer I through TCFP at time of promotion
• Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 6 months of promotion
• Any of these may be substituted with other public safety experience