Fire Rescue Lieutenant

City of Deerfield Beach; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a Fire Lieutenant to provide first‑line supervisory, technical, and emergency response leadership for Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue. You will supervise personnel, support EMS and fire‑rescue delivery, ensure adherence to medical protocols, and perform department functions within policy.

Qualified candidates will have Florida Fire Officer certification, Paramedic credentials, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and relevant fire‑rescue experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher education preferred for leadership roles.
• Current Florida Fire Officer certification and EMS-related credentials.
• Paramedic certification and advanced life support training.
• Strong knowledge of fire suppression, EMS protocols, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, supervision, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and promote accountability and teamwork.
• Respond to fire and EMS incidents; supervise suppression and EMS activities.
• Evaluate EMS performance and ensure quality patient care documentation.
• Provide coaching and training to improve service delivery and performance.
• Maintain reports, records, and equipment readiness; ensure compliance.

Skills

Fire suppression

EMS operations

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Public service

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Fire Science / EMS

Florida Fire Officer certification

Paramedic Certificate (FL)

ACLS

CPR/BLS

PALS

Driver License

Job description

Don’t just join a department. Help build one.

We’re looking for experienced, service-driven professionals who want to be part of something from the beginning.

This is more than an opportunity to take the next step in your career. It’s an opportunity to help establish a department’s culture, traditions, standards, and future.

Why join us from the start?

• Be a Founding Team Member — Join during a defining moment and help shape the department for years to come.
• Help Build the Culture — Bring your experience, ideas, and perspective to an organization being built around professionalism, service, accountability, and teamwork.
• Make an Immediate Impact — Your work will directly influence how the department serves the community.
• Build Something That Lasts — Help establish practices, traditions, and standards future members will inherit.
• Grow With the Department — Join an organization at the beginning of its story and be part of its development.
• Work alongside a team committed to excellent service

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with residents, businesses, and City departments
• Manage projects and responsibilities that have a direct community impact
• Solve problems and recommend practical solutions
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals
• Use your expertise while continuing to develop professionally

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings a combination of knowledge, initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellent public service.

Salary/Step Placement

The salary range listed for this position reflects the full range of the applicable salary step schedule. The starting salary and step placement for the selected candidate will be determined based on verification of the candidate’s current salary step, relevant experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and other applicable factors. Placement within the salary range is not guaranteed and may vary based on the selected candidate’s verified qualifications.

Purpose of this position is to provide first-line supervisory, technical, and emergency response leadership for Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue. The Fire Lieutenant may be assigned to Operations or to a departmental Bureau and is responsible for supervising personnel, supporting emergency medical and fire-rescue service delivery, ensuring compliance with Department policies and medical protocols, and performing operational or administrative functions based on assignment.

This class works under general supervision and exercises independent judgment within established policies, procedures, protocols, and the scope of the assigned Operations or Bureau function.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned personnel and promotes accountability, teamwork, professional development, and compliance with Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• When assigned to Operations, responds to fire, emergency medical, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies; performs and supervises fire suppression, search and rescue, and advanced life support activities.
• Provides advanced life support patient care within the scope of certification and Department medical protocols; evaluates EMS performance, patient care documentation, equipment readiness, and compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluates performance of Paramedics and EMTs during medical emergency calls, drills and other EMS functions; monitors and evaluates performance of trainees and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Evaluates EMS service delivery to the public and recommends changes to the program as appropriate.
• Plans, conducts, and participates in training, drills, continuing education, and performance evaluations; provides coaching, instruction, and recommendations to improve employee and service delivery performance.
• When assigned to a Bureau, performs supervisory, administrative, project, program, training, logistics, EMS, community risk reduction, planning, or other specialized functions consistent with the Bureau assignment.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains reports, records, inventories, logs, correspondence, training documentation, and other Department records; ensures accuracy and timely completion.
• Inspects and monitors assigned apparatus, vehicles, equipment, medical supplies, facilities, and/or program resources to ensure operational readiness and compliance with Department requirements.
• Maintains radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies to receive and to transmit instructions involving patient care. Determines the need for back-up assistance.
• Participates in the operation of department communications systems when so directed. Monitors EMS telemetry communications between rescue units and hospital.
• Responds to emergency medical calls, providing basic, intermediate and advanced life support treatment to patients as well as transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Assesses the condition of patients and makes decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs such duties as CPR, medication calculation and administration, immobilization of body, wound treatment, control of bleeding, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, oxygen and IV therapy administration, sterile suctioning, intubation, defibrillation, ECG monitoring and the management of cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary.
• Requisitions medical equipment and supplies as needed; conducts continuous evaluation of the condition and operation of rescue vehicles, equipment and personnel.
• Reviews controlled drug records, temperature logs, station log books, and apparatus inventory logs to ensure proper sign-off.
• Assists Medical Director as required.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for EMS and fire operations; attends meetings, conferences and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate.
• Prepares and/or processes accident/incident reports, EMS medical reports, exposure reports, inventory records, patient billing reports, vehicle daily check-off, work orders, controlled substance inventory records, supply order forms, EMS training reports, EMS Daily Evaluations, etc.
• Maintains effective working relationships and coordinates activities with Department personnel, City departments, hospitals, law enforcement, partner agencies, vendors, community organizations, and the public.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible fire-rescue experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by the City.
• Valid State of Florida Driver License.
• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.
• Current State of Florida Paramedic Certificate.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card.
• Additional certifications may be required based on assignment.

Preferred Education And Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Florida Fire Officer certification and other specialized certifications related to the assigned Operations or Bureau function.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, incident command, applicable laws, regulations, Department policies, procedures, and medical protocols.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, employee development, training, documentation, safety practices, and performance management.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and make sound decisions during emergency, operational, and administrative situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare accurate reports and records.
• Ability to operate fire-rescue apparatus, emergency equipment, communications equipment, computers, and standard office equipment as required by assignment.
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and perform independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, partner agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Physical Demands

• Operations assignments require the physical ability to perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Bureau assignments may involve administrative work including sitting, standing, walking, sustained computer use, and occasional lifting or moving of objects. Employees must remain capable of performing emergency duties when required.

Work Environment

• Operations work is performed in fire stations, emergency vehicles, training environments, community settings, and emergency scenes and may involve exposure to fire, heat, smoke, hazardous materials, infectious materials, extreme weather, noise, confined spaces, unstable structures, and other hazardous conditions.
• Bureau work is generally performed in a standard office, fire station, training, or field environment with routine use of computers and office equipment; field visits and emergency response may be required.

WORK HOURS

Work schedules vary by assignment.

Operations personnel may work assigned shift schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency callback.

Bureau personnel generally work an administrative schedule and may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, emergency activations, or other hours based on Department and City needs.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

City Of Deerfield Beach 2026 Benefits Summary

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee’s discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Year's DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeteran's DayPresident's DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees Start To Accrue Vacation Leave Effective At The Start Of The First Full Month Of Employment Based On The Following Schedule