Assistant Chief

Assistant Chief Scott Lane

Chief Lane joined the Englewood Fire Department in 2004 after serving 25 years in the Nokomis Fire Department, 17 years as Fire Chief.

Job Responsibilities

Assistant Chief responsibilities are to assist the fire chief with the fire district administration
and to assume all duties of the fire chief, in his absence.  In addition he:

  • Prepares the annual budget for fire apparatus and its maintenance.

  • Directs all fire ground operations and prepares "Standard Operating Guidelines".

  • Coordinates fire training and public education programs.

  • Budgets and orders fire equipment and department supplies.

  • Insures fire fighter safety and proper use of personal protective gear.

Education and Training.

Chief Lane has extensive specialized training and certifications including:  State Fire Officer, Fire Instructor II, Haz Mat Operations, Emergency Medical Technician, Arson Investigator, Fire Inspector, Live Burner, and IMS.  He has an Associates of Science in Fire Science degree.

Personal Data

He lives in Nokomis with his wife of 22 years Jessica , son Scott Jr. who is a firefighter with the City of North Port, and daughter Sara who is 11 years old. His hobbies include: golf, coaching freshman football at Venice High School, BBQ, Instructor at Nokomis Fire Academy youth group.

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