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The Fort Myers BeachFire Departmentis seeking qualified applicantsfor the position ofFort Myers Beach Fire Departmentwww.FMBFire.org239-590-4200100 Voorhis StreetFort Myers Beach Florida 33931Shaping Our Community Through ExcellenceV 5/11/21
Position AnnouncementThe Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is located in Southwest Lee County, Florida, coveringthe islands of Estero and San Carlos, as well as nearby areas. Our team provides services to apopulation of approximately 9,000 full time residents, over 40,000 peak season residents, andover 1.8 million visitors each year. In addition to a significant population increase in peakseason, Estero Island is a well-known and highly frequented Spring Break destination for visitorsaround the world. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department covers a ten square mile area out offour facilities strategically placed within the District, as well as responds to many areas ofSouthwest Florida through an automatic aid and closest unit response system.The District began as a volunteer firedepartment in 1949 by the BeachImprovement Association, Inc. TheDistrict incorporated as the Fort MyersBeach Fire Control District in 1950 withan estimated population of only 2,500residents. Since, the Fort Myers BeachFire Department has become a full-servicecareer emergency response organizationprotecting the residents and visitors of thishighly sought after location.The Fort Myers Beach Fire Departmentprovides a variety of services to include amultitude of fire suppression activities,Emergency Medical Advanced Life Support(ALS) on all apparatus, ambulancetransport, technical rescue, hazardousmaterials incident response, and a variety ofother emergency and non-emergencyservices.The organization’s total annual operating budgetis nearly 14,000,000, and total expenditures anddesignated funds are approximately 21,000,000,which is primarily funded through property taxcollection, fees for services, and impact fees.Page2 of 9
Position AnnouncementThe Operations Branch manages all operational aspects of the organization, to include emergencyresponse. The Operations Branch is overseen by the Executive Assistant Fire Chief of Operations,who works closely with operational and administrative staff to execute the operational mission ofthe organization. This includes response to emergency incidents as well as non-emergencyactivities of our crews. Incorporated in the Operations Branch is the Training Division,Emergency Medical Service Division, and the Tools and Equipment Program. The OperationsBranch also oversees statistical analysis and data coordination for operational activities.Training DivisionThe Fort Myers Beach Fire DepartmentTraining Division coordinates and managesall initial, ongoing, and advanced leveltraining. This includes developmentprograms for the Firefighter, DriverEngineer, and Fire Officer. This divisionalso manages all State and nationallyrequired certifications. The TrainingDivision coordinates promotional processes, hiring processes, and major incident reviews for theorganization and other involved emergency service agencies.Page3 of 9
Position AnnouncementEmergency Medical Services DivisionThe Fort Myers Beach Fire Department Emergency MedicalServices Division (EMS) areas of responsibility include themanagement and planning of all levels of EMS delivery to includeAdvanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transport, as well asfully staffed ALS fire apparatus to ensure the highest level of careis provided by the closest unit responding. The EMS Division alsooversees EMS education, training, equipment, supplies, andadministration of all medical services.The Support Branch is overseen by the Executive Assistant Fire Chief of Support. This branchincludes the Life Safety Division, Support Services Program, Facilities and Logistics Program,Information, Technology and Security Program, and Operational Technologies Program. Theseactivities include the many logistical, supply and maintenance related components of ourorganization, as well as facilities and grounds. In addition, this branch oversees all health andsafety components for our team.Life Safety DivisionThe Fort Myers Beach Fire Department Life Safety Division provides all prevention, communityeducation, risk reduction, and code enforcement to our community. This includes fire and lifesafety inspections, as well as building plan reviews. This division also provides a variety ofcommunity outreach functions to educate our community, keep children safe in our schools, andmuch more. This division houses the Deputy Fire Marshal, which in addition to codeenforcement and inspection programs, provides fire investigation services and publicinformation.The Administrative Branch manages everything from payroll and account payables to budgetingand forecasting finances many years in advance. The Administrative Branch is overseen by theDirector of Finance and Administrative Services. This Branch provides support to all programsand divisions through document and policy management, benefit administration, purchasingprocesses, and budgeting. The Administrative Branch also manages the organization’s humanresource department, risk management, and strategic planning.The Fire Chief oversees all of the organization’s branches and works with the Board of FireCommissioners, administrative staff, legal counsel, accountants, and fire department officers tooversee Department functions. The Office of the Fire Chief also manages public records and thelogistical components of the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Fire Chief serves as the directliaison to the Board of Fire Commissioners by managing documentation, resolutions, meetingpreparation, and other administrative considerations.Page4 of 9
Position AnnouncementAlthough the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department provides many traditional emergency and nonemergency services, we also provide many enhanced services to best cater to the unique natureof our community.We are proud to offer both fire response, as well as ambulance transport service to the citizensand visitors of our area. By offering these services, we can achieve faster emergency medicalresponse and transport times, as well as increase fire suppression capability. With limited accesson and off the islands in seasonal traffic, as well as our significant coastline of highly frequentedbeaches, we also provide specialty beach capable ambulances, and rescue services throughspecialized equipment to best serve our community.The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is amongst an elite group of UnitedStates Fire Departments who have achieved an Insurance Services Office(ISO) rating of two, as a result of the many aspects of our service delivery!Our organization has also received the American Heart Association’sMission Lifeline Emergency Medical Services award multiple times, withthe most recent award reaching Gold status.XThe Fort Myers Beach Fire Department incorporates a personnel allocation model usingapproximately 68 full time positions, which include our emergency response personnel, life safetyand prevention team, and administrative members.Firefighters & ParamedicsDriver EngineersLieutenants & CaptainsLife Safety Services StaffAdministrative & Support StaffBattalion ChiefsDivision ChiefsAssistant ChiefsExecutive Assistant Fire ChiefsFire ChiefTotal PersonnelPage5 of 9 . . . . . . . . . . . 3099573112168
Position AnnouncementFort Myers Beach Fire DepartmentOffice of the Fire Chief100 Voorhis Street Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2880 Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33932Hello and thank you for your interest in The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department Life Safety &Support position. We hope that the information found in this package will be a valuableresource for you to learn about our organization and determine whether this is a position youbelieve is the right fit for you.As we search new team members, I am committed to finding individuals who are the right fitpersonally and professionally. We are a proud family, who functions with a true and genuinefocus on internal and external customer service.The ideal candidate for this position will focus on building relationships in our community,while upholding the policies and codes adopted to ensure a safe environment for this amazinglocation we serve. Our team members will maintain high moral and ethical character, as well asfollow our leaders and decision makers executing our mission, vision, and values.The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is proudly focused on providing the highest qualityservice to our community. This concept is embraced by our members and leadership, as wecontinually enhance service delivery in our daily actions. We seek members who share thisfocus, and are committed to living it.Though we highly value the qualification requirements of this position as they create a baselinestandard of professional competency, we also hold in high regard an individual of compassionand sincere dedication to service.Thank you again for your interest in becoming a member of our team!Matthew R. LoveFire ChiefFort Myers Beach Fire DepartmentPhone (239) 590-4200 FAX (239) 463-6761Page6 of 9
Position AnnouncementThe Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is seeking qualifiedapplicants for the position of Life Safety and SupportServices Assistant. This is a highly responsibleadministrative support position for the Life Safety andSupport Services Division. The Life Safety SupportAssistant works as a team member in the coordination andexecution of department administrative andlife safety responsibilities.The Life Safety and Support Services Assistant uses athorough knowledge of invoicing, collection, accountsreceivable, and billing practices to assist in the timelyprocessing of fees. In addition, the Life Safety andSupport Services Assistant will serve as the Life Safety andSupport Services Branch Office Manager, managingscheduling of Life Safety Inspectors, and receivingexternal customers.The Life Safety and Support Services Assistant is routinelyinvolved in the development of Life Safety Public Educationmaterial and the distribution of critical information to thecommunity. The Life Safety and Support Services Assistantwill frequently monitor approved Department Social Mediaoutlets and post time sensitive, and at times life-saving, publicinformation that is approved by the Executive Assistant FireChief of Support.The Life Safety and Support Services Assistant maintains aconstant state of readiness, being immediately available to theDepartment and community during scheduled work hours,which may include phone, email, or text. The Life SafetySupport Services Assistant must be customer service orientedand enjoy working as a team to solve complex problems.As a result, the successful Life Safety and Support ServicesAssistant will be a motivated self-starter, proactively solvingproblems as they arise during the course of a work day.In the absence of a Receptionist, Administrative Assistant,or Executive Assistant, the Life Safety and Support ServicesAssistant may be assigned to assume these duties.Descriptions on our website at www.FMBFire.orgfor further requirements and information.Page7 of 9Minimum Requirements: Four (4) years of increasingly responsibleadministrative work related to essentialfunctions of this positionEducation: Must possess a High School diploma orG.E.D. Associated Degree or higher from aregionally accredited institution ispreferredCertificate or Licenses: Florida Driver’s License (or eligible toobtain within 30 days of employment)Preferred:The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Previous Life Safety Experience Strong background in data and trendanalysis Strong background in social media,management applications, and use ispreferred An elementary education background ispreferred but not required Previous work experience in marketing inthe service industry is preferred but notrequired
Position Announcement The annual estimated Life Safety and Support Services Assistant CompensationPackage is valued at 80,310 to 97,900.(The Above Includes: Base Salary, Family Health, Dental & Vision, Florida retirement Service District contribution, Short and Long Term Disability). Base Pay: Life Safety and Support Services Assistant Salary range is 46,375 to 61,211.The starting pay range of 46,375 to 50,084 is bases on a combination of education,experience and credentials Employee and Family Healthcare: The District is proud to provide 100% EmployeeHealthcare and Full Family Health, Dental and Vision coverage at an employee co-shareof 20% of the dependent premiums, valued at an average of 25,180 annually before copay. The District also provides a pre-tax plan for the cost of medical and child carerelated expenses through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) under the Internal RevenueService Section 125 Plan. Retirement: An excellent retirement plan is provided by the District through the FloridaRetirement Services (FRS). The employee contributes 3% of wages, and the Districtcontributes 10.00% of gross salary, equaling a total contribution of 13.00%. Additionalretirement plans are available in the form of a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, as adeduction from employee pay. Personal Paid Leave (PPL): PPL, Holiday Pay, and other benefits can be found in theNon-Exempt Work Period and Benefits document. Education, Development and Training: Education, Development, and Training ishighly encouraged by the District and funded for the employee through a rewardingEducation Plan.Further benefit and salary information, as well as a position descriptions, are available upon request.This document does not facilitate an agreement, promise, or guarantee regarding its contents.Page8 of 9
Position AnnouncementApplications are available online at www.FMBFire.org, and at the Fort Myers Beach FireDepartment Headquarters offices located at 100 Voorhis Street, Fort Myers Beach, Florida33931.Applications must be filled out completely, to include identified supplemental information.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The position may remain open until filled;however, the first round of applications began review on May 3, 2021. Submittal of applicationscan be via e-mail, US Postal Service (or equivalent), and in person. To submit your applicationonline, please send your completed application with all required certifications and supplementaldocumentation to Apply@FMBFire.org.The organization will screen applications as they are received and will notify the candidate ofreceipt. All application information will remain confidential and references will not be contacteduntil finalists are chosen, except where law prohibits. All dates are subject to change.Process SpecificsCandidates who successfully meet all requirements will be contacted and invited toparticipate in evaluation assessments. Candidates who successfully pass writtenassessments will be invited to interview with a panel of Department personnel.Further date notifications and scheduling will be made after application.Persons needing an accommodation to apply should contact our Human Resource Department at 239-590-4200.Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace/At-Will Employer/Veterans PreferencePage9 of 9
Position AnnouncementFort Myers Beach Fire DepartmentShaping Our Community Through Excellencewww.FMBFire.orgPage10 of 9
Fort Myers Beach Fire Department www.FMBFire.org . 239-590-4200 . 100 Voorhis Street . Fort Myers Beach Florida 33931 . Shaping Our Community Through Excellence V 5/11/21 The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of. Position Announcement. Page 2 .
