DIVISION CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL

Englewood Area Fire Control District; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Area Fire Control District is seeking a Division Chief / Fire Marshal to lead the Community Risk Reduction Division. The role focuses on administration, strategic direction, and coordination of fire prevention, education, and investigation to enhance community safety.

The position requires extensive fire service experience, supervisory capability, and valid Florida credentials, reporting directly to the Fire Chief within a forward-leaning, risk-based organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive fire service experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or command-level experience.
• Current and valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Current and valid Florida EMT or Paramedic Certification.
• Current and valid Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
• Current and valid Florida Fire Investigator Certification.
• Fire Officer II (minimum), Fire Officer III or IV preferred.
• NIMS Incident Management Training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration, leadership, and strategic direction of the Community Risk Reduction Division (CRR).
• Lead fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and align CRR efforts with data-driven practices.
• Report to the Fire Chief and participate as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position SummaryThe Division Chief / Fire Marshal serves as the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Coordinator responsible for the administration, leadership, and strategic direction of the department’s Community Risk Reduction Division. This position oversees fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and risk reduction initiatives to enhance community safety and reduce the frequency and severity of incidents.

JOB TYPE: DIVISION CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL LOCATION: Englewood, FL

STARTING SALARY: $83,000

Position SummaryThe Division Chief / Fire Marshal serves as the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Coordinator responsible for the administration, leadership, and strategic direction of the department’s Community Risk Reduction Division. This position oversees fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and risk reduction initiatives to enhance community safety and reduce the frequency and severity of incidents.

The Division Chief ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances, while aligning departmental CRR efforts with modern risk-based and data-driven practices. This position reports directly to the Fire Chief and functions as a key member of the department’s executive leadership team.

Minimum Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive fire service experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or command-level experience License and Certifications:
• High school graduate
• Current and valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Current and valid Florida Minimum Standards Firefighter Certification.
• Current and valid Florida EMT or Paramedic Certification.
• Current and valid Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
• Current and valid Florida Fire Investigator Certification
• Fire Officer II (minimum), Fire Officer III or IV preferred
• NIMS Incident