Help Wanted: Lakeland Fire Department Hiring

LAKELAND, FL — Tampa Bay area residents who don’t mind rushing in when others run out will find the Lakeland Fire Department is in the market for new hires. The agency is accepting applications for several open positions through Oct. 15.

According to the agency, the new firefighters will fill vacancies created by recent promotions and retirements. At the minimum, the city is looking to fill 10 positions.

“The Lakeland Fire Department offers competitive pay and benefits, extensive professional development, and is an established public safety leader in the region,” the agency noted on its Facebook page. “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 being accepted online. To find out more about qualifications or to apply, visit the fire department’s website at http://www.lakelandgov.net/lfd.

Photo and video via the Lakeland Fire Department Facebook page