Battalion Chief Tim Lang - B Shift

Chief Lang is a 22 year veteran of the Englewood Fire Department.  He joined the department in 1985.  He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1995,  to Battalion Chief in 2003

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibility the three Battalion Chiefs, is officer in command of his shift.  They work a 24 hour shift and respond to all fires, vehicle, Hazardous Materials incidents, and other major emergencies.  They are responsible for all scheduling, staffing and personnel on their shift

Education and Training.

Chief Lang has extensive specialized training and certifications including:  numerous National Fire Academy courses, State Certification as Fire Officer, Fire Instructor I, Haz Mat Operations level, Confined Spaces and Emergency Medical Technician.  He has an Associates in Arts degree.

Personal Data

He lives in Sarasota with his wife Pam and their two children - one boys one girl.   His hobbies include fishing, lobstering and weightlifting