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How much do ems lieutenant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ems lieutenant in the United States is $81,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMS Lieutenant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EMS Lieutenant, you need advanced emergency medical training (such as paramedic certification), leadership ability, and incident management experience. Familiarity with dispatch systems, electronic patient care reporting, and protocols like ICS (Incident Command System) is typically required. Outstanding communication, decision-making under pressure, and team-building skills help set exceptional EMS Lieutenants apart. These competencies enable effective emergency response coordination, safeguarding patient outcomes and crew safety.

How does an EMS Lieutenant typically support and lead their team during high-pressure emergency situations?

An EMS Lieutenant plays a critical leadership role by coordinating team members, making quick decisions, and ensuring effective communication during high-pressure emergencies. They are responsible for delegating tasks, monitoring scene safety, and providing support to paramedics and EMTs to ensure patient care is delivered efficiently. Additionally, EMS Lieutenants often act as a liaison between their team and other emergency services, such as fire and law enforcement, to ensure seamless operations. This role requires strong leadership, calmness under pressure, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

What are EMS Lieutenants?

EMS Lieutenants are supervisory personnel within Emergency Medical Services who oversee EMTs and paramedics during emergency response operations. They are responsible for coordinating teams, ensuring protocols are followed, and providing leadership at the scene of medical emergencies. EMS Lieutenants also handle administrative duties such as scheduling, training, and incident reporting. Their role is essential for maintaining efficient and effective emergency medical response and ensuring both patient and crew safety.

What is the difference between Ems Lieutenant vs Ems Paramedic?

AspectEms LieutenantEms Paramedic
CertificationsEMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, Leadership trainingEMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, administrative duties, field supervisionPatient care, emergency response, transport
Employer & IndustryFire departments, EMS agencies, hospitalsAmbulance services, EMS agencies, hospitals

The Ems Lieutenant typically holds leadership responsibilities, overseeing EMS teams and managing operations, while the Ems Paramedic focuses on providing advanced patient care in emergency settings. Both roles require EMT-Paramedic certification, but the Lieutenant also emphasizes supervisory skills and administrative duties.

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What states have the most Ems Lieutenant jobs? States with the most job openings for Ems Lieutenant jobs include:
Infographic showing various Ems Lieutenant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 13% Temporary. Highlights an 84% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,728 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Management Specialist - Working Title: System Status Management Specialist - EMS

County of Volusia, FL

Deland, FL • On-site

$20.23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Salary: $20.23 Hourly
Location : Daytona Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00004 D
Department: Emergency Services
Division: Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date: 05/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Management Specialist - Working Title: System Status Management Specialist for the Emergency Medical Services division. This position is responsible for advanced para-professional work providing specialized technical service to the EMS Lieutenant Paramedic/ Battalion Chief working in System Status Management and follows the System Status Management posting plan for EMS to provide ambulance coverage by deploying Volusia County EMS units within the dynamic system. This position will also manage EMS unit availability, dispatching non-emergency related calls, and/or messaging over a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and radio communications system for EMS.
Illustrative Duties
(Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
  • Responsible for the daily operation of EMS System Status Management role occasionally limited direct supervision.
  • Answers incoming radio calls and answers requests from field units, conducts appropriate computerized searches or related services on behalf of field units, communicates via mobile data terminal (MDT), and makes entries into EMS computerized records systems as directed.
  • Records information (incoming and outgoing messages) obtained via telephone and/or other sources (computer) from the EMS units on the appropriate forms and/or databases.
  • Coordinates daily deployment of ambulances with the assigned program.
  • Monitors and provide feedback to enhance the improvement of the System Status Management program as well as the MARV LIS deployment software used by EMS.
  • Tracks EMS units logged in and available for calls; communicates with units to ensure optimal delivery and availability for the next call, confirms all units are showing in CAD.
  • Follows the System Status Management posting plan for EMS to provide EMS coverage by deploying Volusia County EMS units within the dynamic system. Assigns VCEMS units to posting locations based on unit availability. call demand, human factors, and software recommendations to optimize efficient response to calls for service.
  • When situationally appropriate, geographically align units closer to their home base toward the end-of-shift in an effort to help optimize timely clock out.
  • Monitors unit time on scene and time at hospital to ensure efficiency of service and availability of units.
  • Tracks in CAD, out-of-service (OOS) time for fueling, pickups, critical supply restocking, vehicle issues, human factors, or other status changes.
  • Provide provisional coverage for SSC position when SSC Battalion Chief is away from the console or situationally encumbered.
  • Administer and facilitate inter-facility transfers. as necessary, under the direction and authority of the Lieutenant Paramedic.
  • Assigns EMS units to replace placeholder units as available.
  • Develops, produces. and analyzes reports on data for division director.
  • Monitors program for compliance with management goals and objectives.
  • Analyzes data, systems, and policies to maintain program effectiveness and efficiency.
  • May' train personnel, as appropriate.
  • May function as a division specialist in a technical area of expertise.
  • Coordinates operation of program with other divisions, agencies, and services.
  • May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
  • Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of GED, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or technical support.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
A comparable amount of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Examples of comparable education, training and experience could include: Experience in a 91 1 system as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic or Telecommunicator; or holds a current certification as a Florida Emergency Medical Technician. Paramedic or 911 telecommunicator.
Certifications must possess and maintain:
  • BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required within I year of hire)
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses ISI00, IS200, IS700. and IS800 (required within 6 months of hire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge. experience, and training on the Volusia County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS) Posting Plan and System Status Management.
  • Knowledge of procedures, theories, and practices applicable to field of expertise.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications equipment that includes telephones, FCIC Terminal and computer aided dispatch (CAD) system.
  • Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to public safety communications.
  • Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate concisely and effectively.
  • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to coordinate the work of staff assigned to program.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional manuals, journals, documents associated with program area: reports. safety instructions, memos, letters and may be required to read and comprehend legal documents and reports. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to read maps, layouts, memos, summaries, and evaluations. Ability to write letters, procedures, memos, reports relaying information, ideas. data, and detail. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard. uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye. Must pass hearing test with less than or equal to 40 decibels in each ear under the frequencies: 2,000 Hz, 3000 Hz and 4000 Hz. Ability to talk, finger dexterity, sit, reach, and grasp. Ability to tolerate long-term sitting and use of computer screen. Ability to staff shifts covering 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week with a typical shift being twelve (12) hours long. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull a minimum of 10 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
  • Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF
  • Personal Leave
  • Holidays
  • Bereavement
  • Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving (and day after)
  • Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
  • Computer Purchase Program
  • Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
01
NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

05
Do you possess four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or technical support?
  • Yes
  • No

06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
07
Do you possess a comparable amount of experience, training and/or education that has a direct relationship to the duties of the position being advertised?
  • Yes
  • No

08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
09
Do you possess a BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association certification?
  • Yes
  • No

10
Please select the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses you possess.
  • ISI00
  • IS200
  • IS700
  • IS800
  • None

11
Do you understand if you do not possess a BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association certification, it is required to possess and maintain one within one year of employment?
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

12
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
13
If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
14
Where did you hear about this position?
  • Volusia County Website
  • Indeed.com
  • OrlandoJobs.com
  • Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Other

15
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
Required Question