Lieutenant - Fire Rescue & Emergency Services

Salary: $72,497.48 - $120,451.00 Annually
Location : Any facility within the Fire Rescue Department, Broward County, FL
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 26909A
Department: Fire Rescue & Emergency Services
Division: Fire Rescue - Administration
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

Minimum Requirements

A BSO application demonstrating the following must be completed and submitted to Human Resources by the listed closing date:

1. Currently an employee of the Broward Sheriff's Office in the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services.
2. Currently holding the rank of Driver Engineer or has successfully passed the most recent Driver Engineer promotional exam.
3. Five (5) years of full-time paid BSO/Contract City experience in the ranks of Firefighter/Paramedic or Driver Engineer.
4. Possess both a State of Florida Firefighter Certificate and a State of Florida Paramedic License.
5. Possess a State of Florida Fire Officer One Certificate. Your State of Florida Fire Officer One Certificate must be submitted with your on-line application. A printout from the Bureau of Fire Standards & Training indicating that you passed the Fire Officer I exam will not suffice.

If you wish to claim Veterans' Preference, you must have been reactivated for duty in your current role and must have qualifying service. As per the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, qualifying service is at least 90 consecutive days. You must submit an updated DD-214 Member 4 or Service form by the listed closing date to be considered for preference points. If you have a service-connected disability recognized by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, you must submit documentation by the listed closing date.

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs FAQ's - . A copy will also be available on the BSO Informant. Select the FIRE RESCUE tab and it will be available under Reading List on the right side of the page.

TIME IN GRADE SENIORITY CREDIT
Candidates will receive one (1) point time in grade seniority credit for every five (5) years in service, from the bargaining unit member's actual date of hire in the classification of Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter, or Paramedic, on the closing date, which will be applied to the final score. Promotional appointments for each vacant position shall be made from the top three (3) candidates as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the Broward Sheriff's Office and the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, CLC Local 4321.

EXAMINATION DESCRIPTION
The promotional process will consist of two testing components: a multiple-choice written exam and assessment exercises. The first component will be a written exam which will be based upon material outlined on the Reading List. Candidates who correctly answer 75% or more of the questions on the written exam will be invited to participate in the second component of the process which may consist of the following assessment exercises: an oral presentation, a practical exercise, and a written exercise. The written test will comprise 40% of the final score and the assessment exercises will comprise 60% of the final score. Portions of the promotional process may be videotaped for scoring purposes and candidate feedback. The expected duration of the promotional process could last 8-10 weeks from the written test date.

READING LIST
To access the Reading List please visit the BSO Informant, select the FIRE RESCUE tab, and the reading list is available under "Reading Lists" on the right side of the page.

DATE FOR WRITTEN TEST
Wednesday, January 20, 2027

ORIENTATION DATE RANGE
Week of February 1, 2027

ASSESSMENT/PRACTICAL DATE RANGE
Monday, February 8, 2027 - Friday, February 19, 2027
Nature of Work

This is highly technical supervisory work in the field of emergency response in the application of emergency medical care; the prevention, control, and suppression of fire (both structural and non-structural); and response to natural or human-made disasters. Work is public safety oriented in the protection of life and property through the application of learned technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fields of fire science, hazardous materials management, building construction, and emergency medicine.

Employees in this classification function as unit training officer, unit supervisor in coordinating routine preparedness operations, strategic and tactical first responder commander, and public information contact. Conducts and supervises fire prevention activities and public education activities. Employees in this classification perform work in varied location assignments, including but not necessarily limited to, airport(s), seaport(s), community-based fire stations, and the main headquarters. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to exercise independent discretion in the absence of a superior command officer. Incumbents perform essential functions as outlined herein according to location and functional assignment area(s). Performs related work as directed.
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Plans, schedules, conducts and records unit training and drill operations to ensure assigned team's current knowledge, skills and abilities in application of fire science and emergency medical response technologies and equipment/apparatus for the assigned functional area.

Oversees and participates in routine station tasks to maintain the unit's state of operational readiness including, but not limited to, daily inspecting/testing of equipment, supplies, and materials; stocking and inventory of materials and supplies; inspecting personal protection equipment; conducting and participating in on-going training on equipment/apparatus according to proper procedures and established protocols; pre-fire planning and station operational drills; repairing and maintaining equipment/apparatus; maintaining personal physical conditioning; maintaining geographical/structural/roadways awareness of station/location assignment area and associated safety hazards; and cleaning and maintenance of facilities and living quarters.

Provides strategic and tactical command in the absence of a superior officer including, but not limited to, supervising the transport of fire services and emergency medical personnel to incidents; strategic placement of apparatus/equipment to best address an emergency incident or fire attack; ensuring perimeter security and directing scene activities of subordinates; evaluating incident conditions and requesting additional resources as needed; coordinating unit's activities with other responder units; and ensuring the safety of assigned unit.

When not required to function as incident commander for the response team, performs fire prevention, control, and suppression tasks in both structural and non-structural incidents including, but not limited to, inspecting fire hydrants; establishing hydrant/hose connections; assisting in scene perimeter security; extinguishing and containing fires with proper agents; and participating in post-fire cleanup and salvage operations.

When not required to functions as incident commander for the response team, performs emergency rescue operations in preserving life and property including, but not limited to, extricating persons from entrapments; stabilizing victims for transport; administering basic and advanced cardiac life support (BCLS / ACLS); administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); assessing extent of illness/injury and determining appropriate medical protocol(s); notifying dispatch of patient condition; and managing time constraints and environmental conditions in expediting victim transports.

Supervises and ensures the routine maintenance of assigned unit's equipment/apparatus according to manufacturer's instructions, established warranty standards, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards; authorizes Driver Engineer requests for service/repair orders for unit equipment/apparatus (e.g., whether or not to remove from service for in-house/vendor maintenance and/or repair).

When not required to function as incident commander, may have supervisory responsibility for fire or rescue type units such as technical rescue units, rescue vehicles, air trucks, aerial apparatus, engine units, and brush apparatus.

Performs various administrative tasks including, but not limited to, documenting calls, data entry of incident reports, documenting patient conditions; maintaining various log books and electronic and written documentation/reports; tracking unit training, shift and leave schedules; conducting post-incident analyses.

Responds as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes, natural disasters or other critical incidents including, but not limited to, hazardous materials spills, hurricanes, automotive accidents, building collapses, civil disturbances, explosions, water incidents, and aircraft crashes. Unit command may be in one or more of the following functional areas: medical rescue operations, fire engine operations, aerial ladder operations, pumper operations, and or tanker apparatus operations.

Functions in a public relations capacity including, but not limited to, providing fire safety information to the community; conducting presentations on fire services and emergency rescue operations; participating in demonstrations (e.g., blood pressure monitoring); installing smoke detectors; conducting station tours; and educating persons in the areas of health and wellness.

Performs related duties as directed.

Compliance with minimum training and standards of an accredited certification institution for Physical Agility Testing (PAT), such as the Broward Fire Academy or equivalent testing agency. Tasks include a criticality component in responding to fire, medical, emergency scenes or other critical incidents, whereby incumbents are required to maintain physical abilities consistent with current PAT standards in order to perform essential duties as outlined herein on an as needed basis. Emphasis does not consider percentage (%) of time allocated to performing essential functions. Rather incumbents maintain PAT physical standards in order to perform essential functions at any point during compensatory time regardless of allocated percentage (%) of time to any one duty.

The following physical requirements provide guidelines for the standards that apply:

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds), such as in the event of rescuing or transporting a victim/patient in the performance of rescue operations. When performing fire services and/or rescue operations, tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to occupational health hazards including, but not limited to, fire, extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, fumes, gases, odors, erratic or unpredictable human behavior, weapons, and explosives. Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life and property. Personal protection equipment applies in the preservation of life and property, as does special equipment including, but not limited to, various types of containment suits, self-contained breathing apparatus equipment (SCBA) and safety gear.

Recruitment Information
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at 855-524-5627 or email

Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.
BENEFITS:

The Broward Sheriff's Office values the contributions of its sworn/certified and civilian employees. The agency's outstanding Benefits Package is one of the ways BSO retains its employees and attracts new personnel to the BSO team.

Here's a sampling of typical employee benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Various plans including Open Access options with pre-tax premium conversion available. New employees are eligible on the first of the month following the date of hire. Prescription plans are also offered
• Domestic Part