FIREFIGHTER / EMT

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

Job summary

Englewood Area Fire Control District in Englewood, FL is seeking a Division Chief / Fire Marshal to lead the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division, guiding fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, and risk reduction initiatives.

The role reports to the Fire Chief, requires a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), 10 years in fire service and 5 years supervisory experience, and holds Florida certifications such as Fire Inspector I and EMT/Paramedic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive fire service experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or command-level experience
• Licenses and Certifications: Florida Class E Driver's License, Firefighter, EMT/Paramedic, Fire Safety Inspector I, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer II (minimum)

Responsibilities

• Oversee Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiatives and division leadership
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies
• Align CRR efforts with risk-based, data-driven practices
• Serve as a member of the department’s executive leadership team
• Report to the Fire Chief and provide strategic direction for prevention and education programs

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

CRR coordination

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

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