Lieutenant - Fire Rescue & Emergency Services

Broward County Sheriff's Office•Broward County, FL

About The Position

This is highly technical supervisory work in emergency response, emergency medical care, fire prevention and suppression, and response to natural or human-made disasters. The role protects life and property through the application of technical knowledge and skills in fire science, hazardous materials management, building construction, and emergency medicine. Employees may serve as unit training officer, unit supervisor coordinating routine preparedness operations, strategic and tactical first responder commander, and public information contact. They conduct and supervise fire prevention and public education activities and may work at airports, seaports, community-based fire stations, or headquarters. The work involves personal danger and requires independent discretion when a superior command officer is absent. Duties vary by location and functional assignment, with related work performed as directed. The promotional process includes a written examination based on the posted reading list. Candidates who score at least 75% on the written exam proceed to assessment exercises, which may include an oral presentation, a practical exercise, and a written exercise. The written exam accounts for 40% and assessment exercises for 60% of the final score. Portions may be videotaped for scoring and feedback. The promotional process is expected to last 8–10 weeks from the written test date. The written test is scheduled for January 20, 2027; orientation is expected during the week of February 1, 2027; and assessments are scheduled between February 8 and February 19, 2027. Promotional appointments for each vacancy are made from the top three candidates under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates receive one time-in-grade seniority point for every five years of qualifying service, calculated through the closing date and applied to the final score. Applicants must be current Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services employees, hold the rank of Driver Engineer or have passed the most recent Driver Engineer promotional exam, and meet the listed experience and certification requirements. The application and required documentation must be submitted by the listed closing date. Eligible applicants may claim veterans' preference by submitting the required service documentation and meeting the stated service conditions.

Requirements

Currently be an employee of the Broward Sheriff's Office in the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services.
Currently hold the rank of Driver Engineer or have successfully passed the most recent Driver Engineer promotional exam.
Have five years of full-time paid BSO/Contract City experience in the ranks of Firefighter/Paramedic or Driver Engineer.
Possess a State of Florida Firefighter Certificate and a State of Florida Paramedic License.
Possess a State of Florida Fire Officer One Certificate and submit it with the online application; a Bureau of Fire Standards & Training exam-pass printout is not accepted in place of the certificate.
Meet minimum training and standards of an accredited Physical Agility Testing certification institution, such as the Broward Fire Academy or an equivalent testing agency, and maintain current PAT physical standards.
Submit a completed BSO application and required materials to Human Resources by the listed closing date.
To claim veterans' preference, be reactivated for duty in the current role and have qualifying service of at least 90 consecutive days; submit an updated DD-214 Member 4 or Service form by the closing date.
If claiming veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability recognized by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, submit the required documentation by the closing date.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, conduct, and record unit training and drills to maintain the team's knowledge and skills in fire science, emergency medical response, and assigned equipment and apparatus.
Oversee and participate in station readiness tasks, including equipment and supply inspections, inventory, personal protective equipment inspections, equipment training, pre-fire planning, operational drills, equipment maintenance, physical conditioning, area hazard awareness, and facility upkeep.
Provide strategic and tactical command in the absence of a superior officer, including directing personnel and apparatus, securing incident perimeters, evaluating conditions, requesting resources, coordinating with other responders, and ensuring unit safety.
Perform fire prevention, control, and suppression duties when not serving as incident commander, including hydrant inspections and connections, scene security, fire suppression, cleanup, and salvage.
Perform emergency rescue and medical response duties when not serving as incident commander, including extrication, victim stabilization, BCLS/ACLS and CPR, patient assessment, dispatch updates, and expediting transport.
Supervise routine maintenance of unit equipment and apparatus and authorize Driver Engineer service or repair requests, including decisions about removing equipment from service.
When not serving as incident commander, supervise fire or rescue units such as technical rescue units, rescue vehicles, air trucks, aerial apparatus, engine units, and brush apparatus, as assigned.
Complete administrative work, including call and incident documentation, patient-condition records, logs and reports, training and schedule tracking, and post-incident analyses.
Respond with a unit or team to emergencies and critical incidents, including hazardous-material spills, hurricanes, vehicle accidents, building collapses, civil disturbances, explosions, water incidents, and aircraft crashes.
Command units in applicable functional areas, including medical rescue, fire engine, aerial ladder, pumper, or tanker apparatus operations.
Provide public relations and education, including community fire-safety information, presentations, demonstrations, smoke detector installation, station tours, and health and wellness education.
Maintain physical abilities consistent with current Physical Agility Testing standards and perform related duties as directed.