Now Hiring - Fire Lieutenant

Monday, January 12, 2026

FIRE LIEUTENANT

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 46 (HCESD No. 46) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fire Lieutenant. This is a full-time, FLSA- 207k, hourly position.

Work Schedule

48/96 Rotation (48 hours on, 96 hours off)

Compensation Package

• Starting annual income: $75,575. Lieutenant pay range: $75,575- $134,070 

• Health, dental and vision insurance, 100% paid premium for employee, 80% paid

premium for dependents

• Monthly department paid HSA/HRA contribution

• Life insurance, 100% paid premium for employee (1x annual salary + $50,000)

• TCDRS retirement, 7% employee contribution, 250% employer match

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO), accumulated per pay cycle

• Paid Sick Time, 144 hours a year

• Nine paid holidays

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Three years of structural fire service experience, in a career, combination or volunteer department

• Texas DSHS certification as an EMT or higher

• Valid Texas Class B Driver License

• TCFP Basic Firefighter

• TCFP Fire Officer I

• TCFP Instructor I with Field Examiner endorsement

• TCFP Incident Safety Officer 

• TCFP Driver/Operator Pumper

• TCFP Driver/Operator Aerial

• Courage to be Safe (preferred)

• Traffic Incident Management (preferred)

• Cancer Awareness (preferred)

• NIMS 100.C, 200.C, 700.B and 800.d certifications required

Study Materials

• Fire Officer, Principles and Practice, enhanced 3rd edition, by Michael J. Ward, published by Jones & Bartlett

• IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Book, 3rd edition

How to Apply 

Submit application letters and résumés via Indeed.com, via email below or drop off/mail to: 

Atascocita Fire Department 

c/o Mary Anne Sokol 

18425 Timber Forest Dr. 

Humble, TX 77346 

[email protected] 

Please provide a copy of all verifying documentation (i.e.: driver’s license, certifications, etc.) appropriate to the position 

Schedule of Events

• Deadline to apply: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 4pm 

• Written Test and PAT: Monday, February 16, 2026 @ 8am

• Assessment Center to include interview, tactical scenario and In-Basket: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 9am

• Offer to be made by end of the day Monday, February 23, 2026 or sooner

• New Hire Orientation/start date for successful candidates: Tuesday, March 24- Saturday, March 28, 8-5pm each day.

• Fire Lieutenant Posting -January 2026 .docx (1).pdf

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