Fire Service Paramedic Lieutenant

Salary: $98,611.00 - $102,887.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 6B23-20260601-13-00
Department: PFD Fire
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F
Competition: Department Only Promotional
Residency Waiver: N/A
Certification Rule: Rule of 5
1. Parts: Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam
1. Weight: 45%
2. Parts: Virtual Oral Exam
2. Weight: 45%
3. Parts: Seniority Rating
3. Weight: 10%
Salary Range: 0306


WHO WE ARE

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Benefits - We care about your well-being.

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Equal Access to Civil Service Testing

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. For more information, go to:

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

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General Definition


This is fire paramedic work on a rotating or assigned shift supervising fire paramedics engaged in emergency medical assistance work. Supervising, training and evaluating fire paramedics and rescue personnel is of major significance to the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level officer. An employee in this class has responsibility for all emergency medical work on a fireground. Work is performed in only partially controlled weather conditions and involves moderate physical effort.
CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Stefan Koprivica

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
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Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Fire Department will be established as a result of this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding the exam date listed on this announcement, you are eligible to claim residency preference.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.


To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
MILITARY LEAVE

Any candidate who intends to make a request to take the test on a date other than the scheduled test date because of military duty on that date must file a written request and send proof of military duties (ex: official orders) to Stefan Koprivica at


BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following list of publications will be used as a reference for questions that will appear in the written test:

1. Philadelphia Fire Department Directives
2. Philadelphia Fire Department Operational Procedures
3. Philadelphia Fire Department EMS Procedures
4. ALS Protocols 2023 v 1.2 :
5. BLS Protocols 2023 v 1.2 :
6. IALS Protocols 2023 v 1.2 :
7. EMS Supervisor Principles and Practice, 1st Edition; Orlando J. Dominques, Jr., Jones & Bartlett Learning, ISBN: 9780763776435

FIRE PROMOTIONAL EDUCATIONAL POINTS

Effective May 21, 2018, for all Fire promotional examinations administered and eligible lists established after the issuance of the May 2018 Act 111 interest arbitration award, candidates who otherwise achieve eligibility for promotion to a higher rank and who have successfully completed a course of study in any major at an accredited college or university will have .50 points added to their final score if the highest degree received is an Associate's Degree, 1.0 point added to their final score if the highest degree received is a Bachelor's Degree, and 1.5 points added to their final score if the highest degree received is a Master's Degree.
To receive these points, candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college transcripts which indicates the conference of a degree or have completed a minimum of sixty (60) credits that have been accepted toward the completion of a degree. Transcripts should be attached to your application or sent to Stefan Koprivica via email, fax or postal mail using the information below.

Email:

Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io with ATTN: Stefan Koprivica

Mailing address:

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Attention: Stefan Koprivica
Only those competitors who have a passing grade in an examination shall receive additional credits to which they may have been entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits:

1. The degree or credential must have been conferred, or the education or experience must have been completed no later than the first part of the exam.
2. An applicant may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced until 30 days after the Published List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee. If an eligible candidate does not request additional credits or does not submit a transcript or other required documentation until after certifications and appointments have been made, the granting of additional credits shall have no effect on prior certifications and appointments.
3. An applicant must submit adequate documentation as required by the Office of Human Resources.

TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE FOR UNIFORM FIRE PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS

When two or more competitors have the same final average (including credits), and the examination parts are of equal weight, rank order among the tied competitors shall be determined by ranking their names:

1. by their grades on the part of the examination that was administered first,
2. by their grades on the part of the examination that was administered next, until all portions are considered in order of administration,
3. by seniority points and by computer assigned random numbers, or such other appropriate procedure as the Director may determine.

TYPE OF EXAM
COMPUTER-BASED MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION
This examination will be scheduled for October 3, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Stefan Koprivica at and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
ORAL EXAMINATION

The oral examination is scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026Please note that these examination dates are subject to change.
An Eligible List will be established the week of November 23, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
CERTIFICATION RULE
Rule of Five (5)
TEST REVIEW PROCESS
COMPUTER-BASED WRITTEN EXAMINATION
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091C, the review of test items will be restricted to the review by a panel of subject matter experts who have been selected according to a method determined by the Human Resources Director. This panel will review the test items prior to scoring and will make any required corrections to the items. After the test has been scored, candidates may review their answer sheets to determine if they have been scored correctly, and appeal will be restricted to scoring. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

ORAL EXAMINATION
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.11, only candidates who have failed the oral examination may appeal to the Civil Service Commission upon the grounds of irregularity, bias, or fraud in the conduct of the oral test. Issues related to the suitability or adequacy of point scores awarded to passers are not appealable to the Commission. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

Level of Education Required


High school

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements by the date of the computer-based multiple-choice examination.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Philadelphia Fire Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND

2. EDUCATION: Completion of an intensive training program conducted by the Fire Department in advanced life support practices and techniques, especially in the mastery of established protocols for drug therapy and cardiopulmonary and respiratory resuscitation techniques

AND
3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Two years of current experience as a Fire Service Paramedic.
City of Philadelphia Benefits includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plan
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistant Program
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Paid personal days
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Backup Child and Adult care
• Wellbeing platform and programs
• Retiree Health Benefits
• Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Discounts for City Employees

01


Are you presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Philadelphia Fire Department, with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you claiming the education points? To claim points, you must submit a copy of your official transcript showing successful completion of a degree program from an accredited college or university. The degree must have been conferred/awarded no later than the date of the computer-based multiple-choice examination.You may upload your transcript to your master profile OR email your transcript to Stefan Koprivica at View email address on click.appcast.io.

• I am not claiming this credit
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Required Question