FIRE INSPECTOR

Englewood Area Fire Control District; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 74,700 - 91,300; Full time

Job summary

The Division Chief / Fire Marshal at Englewood Area Fire Control District serves as the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Coordinator, directing the department’s CRR Division. This role oversees fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and risk-reduction initiatives to enhance community safety.

Reporting to the Fire Chief, the incumbent aligns CRR efforts with data-driven practices, ensures compliance with laws, and contributes as a member of the executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field is required.
• Ten years of progressive fire service experience is required.
• Five years of supervisory or command-level experience is required.
• Current Florida driver’s license and required certifications are listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiatives and division activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and report to the Fire Chief.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Ten years of progressive fire service experience

Five years of supervisory or command-level experience

High school graduate

Job description

Position Summary

The 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 Summary

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