Job Information

MOUNT LEBANON FIRE DEPARTMENT
555 WASHINGTON RD
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15228
412-531-5366

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Updated: May 04, 2026

Position Title: Firefighter Lieutenant

The Mt. Lebanon Fire Department is hiring for the position of Firefighter Lieutenant. Candidates are required to complete the following before the close date of June 17, 2026:

NTN's FireTEAM Exam
PSSA
PHQ

Salary Information: $82,602.00 annually starting

Benefit Information: Excellent health-care package, vacation, sick leave, defined benefit pension, excellent training opportunities. Salary after 5 years of $110,110.00.

Department Overview:

The Mt. Lebanon Fire Department is an all-hazards, all risk, fire, rescue and emergency services agency comprised of 18 full-time employees, 50 volunteers and two civilian staff. While emergency response is at the core of our mission, the department prides itself on the reduction of risks. Through strict enforcement of the community’s building and fire prevention codes and the delivery of enhanced life safety education programs that target specific risk and risk audiences, the department’s primary goal is to eliminate the impact of fire and other emergency events.

Mt. Lebanon Fire Department is one of 125 agencies in the United States and Canada that is both an accredited agency and holds an ISO Class 1 rating. Additionally, the department is licensed as a Quick Response Service by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and is certified as advanced in the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program. The department is one of 43 in the Commonwealth to be certified to the gold level in the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Participating Department Recognition Program.

Mt. Lebanon participates in mutual aid with many neighboring communities and the department is considered a regional leader in best practices. Mt. Lebanon often leads joint training exercises and completed installation of a new, state-of-the-art fire training facility in 2024.

TO APPLY, VISIT WWW.MTLEBANON.ORG/EMPLOYMENT. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NO LATER THAN 4 P.M. EST, JUNE 17, 2025.

Population: 34,075

Job Requirements

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Must pass NFPA 1582 entry level physical

College:
30 college credits

Prior Experience:
Minimum 5 years

Necessary Certifications:
Pro-Board or IFSAC Firefighter II

Additional requirements can be found here: WWW.MTLEBANON.ORG/EMPLOYMENT

Hiring Process:
written exam, physical ability test, oral interview

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