| Location | Deerfield Beach, FL |
| Salary | $96,018–$147,815 Per Year |
Fire Captain
Salary
$96,018.00 - $147,815.00 Annually
Location
1441 FAU Research Park Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, USA, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
01302
Department
Office of Public Safety
Division
Fire Rescue
Opening Date
10/02/2026
Closing Date
10/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Don't just join a department. Help build one.
We're looking for experienced fire service professionals who are ready to lead and want to be part of something from the beginning.
This is more than an opportunity to take the next step in your career. As a Fire Captain, you'll have the opportunity to help establish the leadership culture, operational standards, traditions, and expectations that will shape the department for years to come.
Why join us from the start?
What You'll Do
As a Fire Captain, you'll serve as a company-level leader responsible for your crew, operational readiness, and the safe and effective delivery of Fire Rescue services.
In a new department, your role goes beyond leading day-to-day operations. You'll help establish how our crews work together, train, solve problems, serve the community, and uphold the standards that will define the department.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
What We're Looking For
We're looking for experienced fire service professionals who understand that strong company leadership starts with taking care of your crew, setting clear expectations, and leading by example.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, operational experience, sound judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to communicate effectively. We're looking for leaders who can develop personnel, build strong teams, make confident decisions under pressure, and create an environment where employees are supported and expected to perform at a high level.
Joining a new Fire Rescue Department also requires adaptability, collaboration, and a willingness to help create-not simply inherit-the practices, expectations, and traditions that guide the organization.
If you're ready to lead a crew, develop others, and help establish the foundation and traditions of a new Fire Rescue Department, we encourage you to apply.
Salary/Step Placement: The salary range listed for this position reflects the full range of the applicable salary step schedule. The starting salary and step placement for the selected candidate will be determined based on verification of the candidate's current salary step, relevant experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and other applicable factors. Placement within the salary range is not guaranteed and may vary based on the selected candidate's verified qualifications.
Please review the job description and the documentation requirements indicated below.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Purpose of this position is to provide supervisory and skilled firefighting leadership by directing the activities of an assigned fire company, ensuring personnel readiness, maintaining apparatus and equipment, and providing effective emergency response and community service.
This class works under general supervision of a superior officer and exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel. The Fire Captain is responsible for company-level command, discipline, training, readiness, and the safe and effective deployment of personnel and resources
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs heavy physical work associated with fire suppression, rescue, and emergency operations. Work may require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, while wearing required personal protective equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Operations - Work is performed in fire stations, emergency vehicles, outdoor environments, and emergency scenes. The position may involve exposure to heat, smoke, fire, confined spaces, hazardous materials, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibration, electrical hazards, unstable structures, and other potentially dangerous conditions.
Bureau - Work is performed in a standard office or fire station environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions. Duties involve the use of computers, telephones, radios, and other standard office equipment, as well as interaction with employees and the public.
WORK HOURS
Operations - This position is assigned to shift work and may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-back assignments. Work schedules may be adjusted based on operational needs of the City and Fire Rescue Department.
Bureau - Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY
HOLIDAY LEAVE
Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)
New Years DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeterans DayPresidents DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager
VACATION LEAVE
Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule:
Service TimeLeave Accumulated Annually HoursMaximum Accrual Hours0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352
SICK LEAVE
Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.
RETIREMENT PLAN
The retirement program for this position is the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Masters Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.
ANNUAL EVALUATIONS
An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Employees on the Citys medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.
2026 Employee Benefits Highlights
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or web.hr@deerfieldbeach.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
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What is/was your major field of study? (Associates degree or above)?
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This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional firefighting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.
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Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Fire Certification? Must be maintained throughout employment.
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Do you have possession of a valid Florida drivers license or other state license equivalent to a Florida Class E with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)
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Has your drivers license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?
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Do you currently possess a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR & AED card? Must be maintained throughout employment.
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Do you possess valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license? Must be maintained throughout employment.
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Do you currently possess a valid American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) card? Must be maintained throughout employment.
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Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Paramedic certification? Must be maintained throughout employment.
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Do you possess fire officer, instructor, incident command, emergency medical, or specialized fire service certifications relevant to the assignment?
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Have you ever been placed on an eligibility or promotional list for a higher-ranking position within a fire/rescue organization? If yes, summarize your supervisory or command responsibilities and the areas you oversaw. If no, enter N/A.
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Which work schedule would you prefer?
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Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?
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If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.
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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
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Prior to submitting your application, have you confirmed the following documents have been attached as required? Should you have issues with attachments, please contact Government Jobs Applicant Support 855-524-5627, City of Deerfield Beach staff are unable to assist with applications. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Employer City of Deerfield Beach
Address 150 NE 2nd Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441
Website http://www.deerfield-beach.com