Fire Inspector

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.

DIVISION CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL

Englewood, FL

$83,000

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.

• 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