Deputy State Fire Marshal: Fire Investigation & Safety

Water Resources Office; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Department of Justice in Great Falls seeks a Deputy Fire Marshal to conduct professional fire investigations and inspections, enforce fire codes, and support public safety initiatives.

The role requires knowledge of state laws, NFPA standards, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders. The position includes field work, report writing, and collaboration with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified by experience, training, and professional competence in fire service and safety.
• Degree in fire-protection engineering or related field, and two years’ experience in fire protection or ICC Fire Inspector I or II certification.
• Knowledge of Montana Code Annotated and NFPA Fire Codes; fire behavior; firefighting techniques; interview and investigative methods; criminal investigation procedures; arson prosecution.
• Ability to inspect building codes and life safety systems; review construction plans; interpret blueprints.

Skills

Fire investigation equipment

Investigation tools

Training equipment

Office software

Education

Fire-Protection engineering degree / related

ICC Fire Inspector I or II certification

Tools

Volt-Ohm meter

Electric circuit tester

Pitot tube

Canned smoke

Video camera

Video cassette recorder

Overhead projector

PowerPoint

4x4 vehicle

Microsoft Office

Fire-related software

PPE

Job description

Department of Justice in Great Falls seeks a Deputy Fire Marshal to conduct professional fire investigations and inspections, enforce fire codes, and support public safety initiatives.

The role requires knowledge of state laws, NFPA standards, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders. The position includes field work, report writing, and collaboration with local agencies.