FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

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 seeks a Division Chief/Fire Marshal to lead the Community Risk Reduction Division. The role focuses on fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and risk reduction initiatives to improve community safety and reduce incidents.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, 10+ years of fire service experience, and at least 5 years in a supervisory role; certifications in fire and emergency services are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field.
• 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 Inspector I, Fire Investigator, and Fire Officer II (III/IV preferred).
• NIMS Incident proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division.
• Oversee fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, and fire investigation.
• Align CRR efforts with risk-based, data-driven practices and department strategy.
• Report to the Fire Chief and participate in executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science

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