Lakeland, Fla. (970 WFLA)- The Lakeland Fire Department will be accepting applications to fill vacant firefighter positions starting today through November 30.
The firefighters to be hired will fill positions created by recent promotions and retirements. At minimum, five firefighters will be hired.
The Lakeland Fire Department offers competitive pay and benefits, extensive professional development, and is an established public safety leader in the region. As a result, it is a highly desirable fire department to work for, often receiving hundreds of applications in a short window of time when vacancies are opened.
Applications are only accepted online. Diverse applicants, representative of Lakeland’s community, that meet the firefighter employment requirements, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click here for more information about necessary qualifications, how to apply, and pay and benefits