Lake County Board of County Commissioners
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EMS Battalion Chief (24)
Job Details
Posting Number:
26-11-03-3850
Pay Grade: 184 (Salary: $26.53 - $39.77 per hour) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Fire Rescue
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Pay Grade: 184 (Salary: $26.53 - $39.77 per hour) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Fire Rescue
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Job Summary:
This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act as a supervisory-level position with the Office of Fire Rescue, also known as Lake County Fire Rescue (LCFR). The work performed under this position requires certification under Florida Statute 401 (Paramedic). This position and work performed is considered Special Risk class under Florida Statute 121. This position may, at times, be required to assume command, manage, supervise, coordinate, delegate, perform, monitor, assist, and direct various work units, resources, and assignments related to on scene firefighting support functions, emergency medical incidents and disasters with LCFR. The essential function of this supervisory-level position is the direct management of operations within one of the following Divisions: Administration, Emergency Dispatch, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Loss/Prevention, Logistics, and Operations within LCFR. Those assigned to the Operations Division will plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the operations and activities of an assigned battalion area, including multiple fire rescue stations, units, and/or carryout essential function of position in an assigned major work discipline. This supervisory position is responsible for implementing the LCFR’s team approach to delivering pre-hospital care to all patients, regardless of race, color, nationality, sex, religion, age, or medical history. The position is a key leadership (Command) component of an emergency team responsible for directing crews at incidents, including but not limited to emergency medical response and appropriate rescue operations; and other routine assignments of a non-emergency nature; ensuring the accurate and complete documentation of all assigned activities, and performing related administrative, supervisory and technical work as required. The position may also serve as the Incident Safety Officer at applicable emergency scene incidents. The position generally works independently, effectively collaborating with other command staff, and provides timely reports on activities and/or significant events through periodic meetings, briefings, operational critiques, or written reports and documents. This position will be assigned by management to work any one of the LCFR schedules and/or EMS Battalion job duty assignments that might include 40-hours M-F, 24/48 platoon-type rotation, or 12-hour shift rotations. Position may report to either assigned Division Chief or Deputy Chief.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Florida Paramedic certification cleared by the Medical Directors for Lake County
• EVOC certificate or 16-hour equivalent
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with Class E endorsement
• ICS- 100, 200, 700, and 800
• ICS-300 and 400 required (must be obtained within one year of promotion)
• Incident Safety Officer certificate (must be obtained within one year of promotion)
• The preceding last 3 years of experience with an ALS 911 ambulance transport agency
• No discipline involving a written reprimand or greater within six months of testing date
• Associate degree or 60 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree in related field
• A minimum of 3-years’ ALS full-time experience as an EMS or Fire Lieutenant, with a Florida fully-paid career agency/department
• Florida Paramedic certification cleared by the Medical Directors for Lake County
• EVOC certificate or 16-hour equivalent
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with Class E endorsement
• ICS- 100, 200, 700, and 800
• ICS-300 and 400 required (must be obtained within one year of promotion)
• Incident Safety Officer certificate (must be obtained within one year of promotion)
• The preceding last 3 years of experience with an ALS 911 ambulance transport agency
• No discipline involving a written reprimand or greater within six months of testing date
• Associate degree or 60 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree in related field
• A minimum of 3-years’ ALS full-time experience as an EMS or Fire Lieutenant, with a Florida fully-paid career agency/department