What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Only - Fire Lieutenant position at City of Springfield (MO)?
Bulletin No. 1969
NOTICE OF PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
This announcement applies to persons who are receiving pay as regular City employees within the Fire Department
Written Examination:
Date: February 10, 2026
Place: Fire Training Center – 2620 W. Battlefield
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00 PM
Assessment Center Informational Seminar:
Date: February 10, 2026
Place: Fire Training Center – 2620 W. Battlefield
Time: Following Exam
Assessment Center:
Date: February 23 - March 6, 2026
Place: TBA
Feedback Sessions:
Scheduled following assessment center
Please Note: The City reserves the right to adjust scheduled dates, times and locations as needed.
Dates and Times of the Assessment Center Exercises will be assigned to candidates individually. Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to all scheduled testing times.
Written Examination (50% of overall score)
The written test will be given prior to the Assessment Center. The written test will have a total value of 100 points possible with a minimum passing score of 70% of total points possible. The written test is of the multiple-choice variety. The following listing displays the sources included in the Fire Lieutenant reading list for the written examination:
Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Incident Safety Officer Book
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 12
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 8th Ed.
Chapters 1, 5, 7
Lexipol Policies
Lexipol Vision, Values and Goals
Lexipol Firefighter Code of Ethics
Lexipol 100 Fire Service Authority
Lexipol 103 Policy Manual
Lexipol 200 Organizational Structure
Lexipol 203 Training Policy
Lexipol 206 Electronic Mail
Lexipol 207 Administrative Communications
Lexipol 214 Diversity Guidelines and Statement of Intent
Lexipol 217 Internal Communications
Lexipol 221 Code of Conduct
Lexipol 300 Incident Management
Lexipol 302 Emergency Incident Accountability
Lexipol 306 Response Time Standards
Lexipol 307 Aircraft Operations
Lexipol 309 Staging
Lexipol 310 High-Rise Incident Management
Lexipol 317 Carbon Monoxide Detector Activations
Lexipol 319 Hazardous Materials Response
Lexipol 321 Scene Preservation
Lexipol 328 National Fire Incident Reporting System
Lexipol 331 Grocery Shopping On-duty
Lexipol 334 City Drone Policy
Lexipol 336 - Mutual/Automatic Aid Responses
Lexipol 401 Fire Inspection Program
Lexipol 403 Fire Watch Services
Lexipol 500 Emergency Response to Medical Incidents
Lexipol 501 EMS Medical Protocols
Lexipol 504 Patient Care Reports
Lexipol 505 Medical Supplies
Lexipol 507 EMT Re-Licensure
Lexipol 907 Vehicle Seat Belts
Lexipol 908 Apparatus Backing
Lexipol 909 Roadway Incident Safety
Lexipol 910 High-Visibility Safety Vest
Lexipol 916 Personal Firearms
Lexipol 917 Vehicle Accident Investigations
Lexipol 1015 Outside Employment
Lexipol 1017 On-Duty Voting in Statewide Elections
Lexipol 1026 Smoking and Tobacco Use
Lexipol 1028 Personal Appearance Standards
Lexipol 1029 Uniform Regulations
Lexipol 1046 Disciplinary Action
Lexipol 1048 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Program
Lexipol 1105 Fire Station Living
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Incident Safety Officer Book
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 12
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 8th Ed.
Chapters 1, 5, 7
Lexipol Policies
Lexipol Vision, Values and Goals
Lexipol Firefighter Code of Ethics
Lexipol 100 Fire Service Authority
Lexipol 103 Policy Manual
Lexipol 200 Organizational Structure
Lexipol 203 Training Policy
Lexipol 206 Electronic Mail
Lexipol 207 Administrative Communications
Lexipol 214 Diversity Guidelines and Statement of Intent
Lexipol 217 Internal Communications
Lexipol 221 Code of Conduct
Lexipol 300 Incident Management
Lexipol 302 Emergency Incident Accountability
Lexipol 306 Response Time Standards
Lexipol 307 Aircraft Operations
Lexipol 309 Staging
Lexipol 310 High-Rise Incident Management
Lexipol 317 Carbon Monoxide Detector Activations
Lexipol 319 Hazardous Materials Response
Lexipol 321 Scene Preservation
Lexipol 328 National Fire Incident Reporting System
Lexipol 331 Grocery Shopping On-duty
Lexipol 334 City Drone Policy
Lexipol 336 - Mutual/Automatic Aid Responses
Lexipol 401 Fire Inspection Program
Lexipol 403 Fire Watch Services
Lexipol 500 Emergency Response to Medical Incidents
Lexipol 501 EMS Medical Protocols
Lexipol 504 Patient Care Reports
Lexipol 505 Medical Supplies
Lexipol 507 EMT Re-Licensure
Lexipol 907 Vehicle Seat Belts
Lexipol 908 Apparatus Backing
Lexipol 909 Roadway Incident Safety
Lexipol 910 High-Visibility Safety Vest
Lexipol 916 Personal Firearms
Lexipol 917 Vehicle Accident Investigations
Lexipol 1015 Outside Employment
Lexipol 1017 On-Duty Voting in Statewide Elections
Lexipol 1026 Smoking and Tobacco Use
Lexipol 1028 Personal Appearance Standards
Lexipol 1029 Uniform Regulations
Lexipol 1046 Disciplinary Action
Lexipol 1048 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Program
Lexipol 1105 Fire Station Living
Lexipol Procedures
Lexipol 200 - Operational Readiness
Lexipol 332– Automatic Alarm Response
Lexipol 333– Major Incident Management
Lexipol 335 – Request for Law Enforcement Assistance
Lexipol 338 – Compressed Air Foam
Lexipol 339 – Responses During Civil Unrest
Lexipol 340 – Fireground Decontamination
Lexipol 363 – Ventilation
Lexipol 364 – Property Conservation
Lexipol 365 - Standard Company Operations
Lexipol 366 – Engine Co. Operations
Lexipol 367 - Tower/Ladder Company Operations
Lexipol 368 – Rescue Company Operations
Lexipol 369 – Water Supply
Lexipol 370 – Dispatch Response Modes
Lexipol 371 – Change in Operational Modes
Lexipol 372 Fireground Strategy and Tactics
Lexipol 603 - Fire Health and Wellness
Lexipol 706 – Thermal Image Camera
Lexipol 1007 - Time Trade
Lexipol 1008 - Vacation Leave Selection
Lexipol 1010 - Daily Work Schedule
Lexipol 1011 - Fire Lieutenant Placement Step Procedure
City of Springfield Merit Rules
Section 11: Employee Conduct
Section 12.4 Causes for Disciplinary Action
Section 21: Leave of Absence
Section 26: Substance Abuse
Section 27: Family and Medical Leave Act
Section 28: Employee Assistance Program
City of Springfield Administrative Memos
45: Policy Statement Against Workplace Harassment
Springfield Fire Department CBA
Article 2: Working Conditions
Other Department Resources Available on CityShare
SFD_RespiratoryPrograms2025_v3
SFD_TrainingPlan2025
Fire Lieutenant Job Description
2022-2027 Strategic Plan
SFD Career Dev Manual 2025
SFD_HealthSafetyPrograms_2025_v1
SFD CRR Annual Plan 2025
Lieutenant Promotional Process Assessment Guide
Lexipol 200 - Operational Readiness
Lexipol 332– Automatic Alarm Response
Lexipol 333– Major Incident Management
Lexipol 335 – Request for Law Enforcement Assistance
Lexipol 338 – Compressed Air Foam
Lexipol 339 – Responses During Civil Unrest
Lexipol 340 – Fireground Decontamination
Lexipol 363 – Ventilation
Lexipol 364 – Property Conservation
Lexipol 365 - Standard Company Operations
Lexipol 366 – Engine Co. Operations
Lexipol 367 - Tower/Ladder Company Operations
Lexipol 368 – Rescue Company Operations
Lexipol 369 – Water Supply
Lexipol 370 – Dispatch Response Modes
Lexipol 371 – Change in Operational Modes
Lexipol 372 Fireground Strategy and Tactics
Lexipol 603 - Fire Health and Wellness
Lexipol 706 – Thermal Image Camera
Lexipol 1007 - Time Trade
Lexipol 1008 - Vacation Leave Selection
Lexipol 1010 - Daily Work Schedule
Lexipol 1011 - Fire Lieutenant Placement Step Procedure
City of Springfield Merit Rules
Section 11: Employee Conduct
Section 12.4 Causes for Disciplinary Action
Section 21: Leave of Absence
Section 26: Substance Abuse
Section 27: Family and Medical Leave Act
Section 28: Employee Assistance Program
City of Springfield Administrative Memos
45: Policy Statement Against Workplace Harassment
Springfield Fire Department CBA
Article 2: Working Conditions
Other Department Resources Available on CityShare
SFD_RespiratoryPrograms2025_v3
SFD_TrainingPlan2025
Fire Lieutenant Job Description
2022-2027 Strategic Plan
SFD Career Dev Manual 2025
SFD_HealthSafetyPrograms_2025_v1
SFD CRR Annual Plan 2025
Lieutenant Promotional Process Assessment Guide
For any questions, reach out to Human Resources.
Questions or concerns regarding the written exam will be accepted after completion of the examination. Appeals must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 13, 2026. Candidates may review the examination between 8:00AM - 5:00PM on February 11, 12, & 12 in the Human Resources Department.
Assessment Center Exercises – (50% of the overall score)
The Lieutenant Assessment Center is designed to examine candidate suitability for a front line supervisory role in the Springfield Fire Department. The Lieutenant Assessment Center will measure a set of dimensions, such as:
The Lieutenant Assessment Center is designed to examine candidate suitability for a front line supervisory role in the Springfield Fire Department. The Lieutenant Assessment Center will measure a set of dimensions, such as:
- Judgment & Decision Making
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Composure
- Oral and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning & Organization
The Lieutenant Assessment Center will be comprised of four exercises which may include the following: Structured Oral Interview, Role Play, Written Problem Solving, Background Presentation, Emergency Situation, or In-Basket.
Once announced, candidates who know any of the external assessors must contact the Fire Human Resources Specialist to explain the nature of the relationship immediately. External Assessors are tentatively scheduled and may be changed as needed.
Questions or concerns regarding the assessment center will be accepted after completion of feedback sessions. Feedbacks will be scheduled following the assessment center completion. Per Section 2.04 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement candidates will have five (5) calendar days from the last day of feedbacks to submit written appeals over the assessment center. The eligibility list will be established after appeals have been addressed.
Length of Service:
Prior to the establishment of a promotional Eligible List, an employee with an overall passing score shall be awarded the following seniority points:
- Zero points for less than five years' service with the City of Springfield;
- One point for five or more years, but less than ten years' service with the City of Springfield;
- Two points for ten or more years, but less than fifteen years' service with the City of Springfield;
- Three points for fifteen or more years, but less than twenty years' service with the City of Springfield;
- Four points for twenty or more years' service with the City of Springfield;
Final Score:
All persons with a required passing score will be placed on the Eligibility List. In accordance with Merit Rule 7.2, the final score will be rounded to the nearest whole number.
- Must have at least five years of service with the Springfield Fire Department, of which one year has been in continuous service at the rank of Fire Equipment Operator, Rescue & Salvage Specialist or higher as of the announcement closing date.
Licensing/Certification
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- If appointed to the position of Firefighter after January, 1998, must maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification throughout appointment as Fire Lieutenant.
- Must obtain Fire Instructor I certification during the probationary period. Fire Instructor I certification must be maintained throughout appointment.
- Must obtain certification to most current standard as Fire Officer I through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety within one year of appointment.
Fore more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Salary : $64,230 - $98,925