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Leesburg Fire Department
Leesburg, FL · Lake County
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Department careers page ↗Leesburg Fire Department traces its roots to 1875, when volunteer neighbors fought fires with bucket brigades. The department modernized in the mid-1880s, culminating in the city council's 1886 purchase of a horse-drawn Silsby steam fire engine for $2,425 — a turning point that moved Leesburg from manual firefighting toward a mechanized, professional force.
Today the department operates out of four stations (Station 61 at 201 S. Canal St., Station 62 on W. Griffin Road, Station 63 on Veteran's Road, and Station 64 on Rogers Industrial Park Road) with 45 total firefighters, staffing 13-16 line personnel per 24-hour shift. Its fleet includes pumper engines, an aerial/tower ladder, a quint, and a dedicated airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) apparatus, reflecting its coverage of the local airport in addition to structural and rescue calls.
The department provides fire suppression, rescue services, Advanced Life Support EMS, fire inspections, disaster preparedness, and public education, and is led by Fire Chief Joe Mera, a department veteran of more than 20 years appointed to the role in 2022.
MissionThe Mission of the Leesburg Fire Department is to save the lives and property of our residents, business owners and visitors.
Firefighter and other city positions are posted and applied for through the City of Leesburg's centralized NeoGov/GovernmentJobs careers portal; applications are only accepted while a position is posted as open. As of this review, no fire department positions were listed as open on the portal.
How long has the Leesburg Fire Department been in operation?
The department was founded in 1875, beginning as a volunteer bucket-brigade operation before modernizing with the purchase of a horse-drawn steam fire engine in 1886.
How many fire stations does Leesburg operate?
The department operates four stations: Station 61 (201 S. Canal St.), Station 62 (2014 W. Griffin Road), Station 63 (9400 Veteran's Road), and Station 64 (3714 Rogers Industrial Park Road).
What services does the department provide?
Fire protection, rescue services, Advanced Life Support emergency medical services, fire inspections, disaster preparedness, and public education.
How do I apply for a job with the fire department?
All positions, including firefighter roles, are posted and applied for through the City of Leesburg's careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/leesburgflorida; applications are accepted only while a position is actively posted.
How do I request a fire safety inspection for my business?
Businesses can schedule an annual fire inspection under the department's Safety Inspection Program by contacting the Captain of Life Safety Services.