Fire Lieutenant Job Haines City area,Florida USA,Government

Position open until February 19, 2026

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Position Function:

Under the direction of the Captain, the Lieutenant assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Fire Department, including supervising personnel, overseeing emergency response operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining equipment readiness. The Lieutenant is responsible for delivering outstanding service in fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical activities while supporting personnel development and resource management.

Essential Duties:

Maintains the ability to perform and may perform duties of a Firefighter, EMT/Paramedic, and Driver Engineer as operationally required.

Supervises assigned personnel in daily station activities, emergency responses, and public education programs.

Assists with ensuring compliance with department policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Conducts and assists with fire inspections, investigations, and pre-incident planning.

Maintains station equipment, apparatus, and facility readiness through inspections, maintenance scheduling, and reporting.

Assists with personnel training, coaching, performance reviews, and mentoring new personnel.

Oversees the accurate completion of incident reports, training records, and other required documentation.

Assumes incident command responsibilities in accordance with department policy until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Work is performed in an office, station, and hazardous emergency environments with exposure to extreme weather, fire, smoke, hazardous materials, unstable structures, and infectious diseases. Exposure risk to traumatic or thermal injuries is possible; infectious disease; grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma, burn victims, and death; loud noises; confined spaces; heights; chaotic situations; and chemical and electrical hazards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required

High School Diploma or GED.
State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance.
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License/Certification.
State of Florida Pump Operator Certificate of Competency.
45 Hour Aerial Operations Course
State of Florida Fire Officer I Certificate of Competency.
Minimum four (4) years of full-time firefighting experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and supervise personnel under emergency and routine conditions.
Skilled in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention, and inspections.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.
Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds and operate firefighting equipment.

Preferred

State of Florida Paramedic (PMD) License/Certification.
State of Florida Fire Officer II Certificate of Competency.
State of Florida Fire Inspector I Certificate of Competency.
Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field.

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid Florida Class E driver's license.
Must pass post-offer pre-employment Drug Screen and Physical Examination, and applicable Background Checks to include CJIS screening.
All listed certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Must meet and retain all job requirements of the most recent Haines City Driver Engineer job description.
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