Operations/Training

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's Operations/Training Division is the "behind-the-scenes" support to the Deputy Fire Chief. The Operations/Training Division is directed by two Division Chiefs. The Operations/Training Division responds to all fire, rescue and medical aid calls for service; manages major disaster responses; and staffs various emergency response apparatus and support units. The Operations/Training Division is committed to providing its members with the most current and cutting-edge training available to our profession. 

Our aggressive training program and strict certification requirements are the foundation of delivering expert, professional, and effective services to the citizens of Lehigh Acres and its surrounding communities. We strive to accomplish this mission through continual education and rugged hands-on training. Areas assigned to the Operations/Training Division include:

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Training

While each bureau listed above has specific functions, roles and responsibilities, all of them work together to provide efficient and effective emergency services for the residents and visitors of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

This staff is responsible for the oversight and administration of the following functions:

• Documentation of all federal, state and local requirements 
• Policy management
• Writing grants
• Purchasing processes and budgeting
• Statistical analysis and data coordination
• Regular interaction with the Board of Commissioners and community leaders
• Training class design, implementation and record keeping
• Continuous education
• Strategic planning and implementation of goals and objectives