Fire Inspector

City of Deerfield Beach; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deerfield Beach seeks a Fire Inspector to protect life and property through routine fire/life safety inspections and code enforcement. You will interpret regulations, inspect systems, and work with owners and the public in a dynamic public safety role.

The position requires Florida certifications, ability to review drawings, EMS readiness, and the capacity to respond to emergencies. Candidates must hold EMT and a valid FL driver license, with preferred Paramedic certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training.
• Current State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
• Valid State of Florida driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or obtain Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification as a Fire Inspector as a condition of probation.
• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications as a condition of employment.
• Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Preferred: Paramedic certification; Broward County Fire plans examiner certification; additional fire prevention/training.

Responsibilities

• Conducts yearly fire/life safety inspections of properties to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Inspects and tests fire/life safety and suppression systems and takes action when hazardous conditions are present.
• Documents inspection findings and prepares notices of violation and enforcement documentation.
• Represents the city before boards/courts to support enforcement of fire regulations.
• Reviews construction drawings to identify fire/life safety concerns and investigates origin and cause of fires.

Skills

Fire prevention

Code enforcement

Inspection skills

Documentation

Public communication

Education

High school diploma

Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance

Florida Fire Safety Inspector I

Florida EMT

Paramedic certification (preferred)

Job description

Summary Objective

Salary/Step Placement: The salary range listed for this position reflects the full range of the applicable salary step schedule. The starting salary and step placement for the selected candidate will be determined based on verification of the candidate’s current salary step, relevant experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and other applicable factors. Placement within the salary range is not guaranteed and may vary based on the selected candidate’s verified qualifications.

Please review the job description and the documentation requirements indicated below.**

Purpose of this position is to protect life and property through skilled fire/life safety inspection, code enforcement, fire prevention, and related public safety activities.

This class works under general supervision and exercises independent judgment in conducting inspections, documenting violations, interpreting applicable fire/life safety requirements, and working with property owners and the public.

Employees assigned to this class must utilize special skills and training to enforce all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and may be required to respond to emergencies and perform tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts fire/life safety inspections of properties on a yearly basis to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal fire regulations.
• Inspects and tests fire/life safety and suppression systems and takes appropriate action when hazardous conditions present an immediate danger to life.
• Documents inspection findings; reviews findings with property owners and supervisors; and prepares notices of violation and related enforcement documentation.
• Appears before the City Code Enforcement Board, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, and courts of law as required to support enforcement of fire regulations.
• Reviews construction drawings and specifications to identify and correct fire/life safety concerns.
• Assists with investigations involving the origin, cause, and circumstances of fires.
• Responds to and resolves fire/life safety complaints from the public.
• Performs standby fire watches at places of public assembly and special events to ensure fire/life safety systems are operational and applicable requirements are followed.
• Participates in required training to maintain state and local fire inspector certifications and current knowledge of fire prevention practices.
• Provides fire safety and injury-prevention education to groups and individuals as assigned.
• May respond to emergencies, assist in rescues, and provide basic life support emergency care when appropriately certified and assigned.
• Investigate fire scenes in order to determine cause and origin, prepare and submit detailed records, and reports demonstrating results, take photographs of evidence.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training.
• Current State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
• Valid State of Florida driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or ability to obtain Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification as a Fire Inspector as a condition of successfully completing the probationary period.
• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications as a condition of employment.
• Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State of Florida Paramedic certification preferred.
• Fire plans examiner certified through Broward County Board of Rules and Appeal.
• Additional fire prevention, plans review, public education, or fire investigation training and experience preferred.
• Three (3) years experience performing fire/life safety inspections, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire investigation, plans review, or closely related work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

• Knowledge of applicable fire prevention, fire/life safety, and code enforcement principles, practices, regulations, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems, including alarms, suppression systems, emergency lighting, fire pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to inspect properties and systems, recognize hazardous conditions, document findings, and communicate corrective actions.
• Ability to read and review construction drawings and specifications for fire/life safety concerns.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports, notices of violation, and other inspection records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with property owners, contractors, City officials, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and apply applicable codes and regulations consistently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, vendors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Performs very heavy and strenuous physical work requiring strength, stamina, agility, and coordination. Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling persons and equipment while wearing full personal protective equipment and SCBA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in fire stations, emergency vehicles, training environments, community settings, and emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to fire, heat, smoke, hazardous materials, infectious materials, extreme weather, noise, confined spaces, unstable structures, traffic, water hazards, and other hazardous or potentially life‑threatening conditions.

WORK HOURS

Generally Monday‑Friday during normal business hours. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, declared emergencies, or other hours necessary to meet the operational needs of the City.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on‑the‑job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee’s discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Year's DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeteran's DayPresident's DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees Start To Accrue Vacation Leave Effective At The Start Of The First Full Month Of Employment Based On The Following Schedule

Service Time 0 - 48 months 96 hours per year 192 49 - 108 months 112 hours per year 224 109 - 168 months 136 hours per year 272 169 months and over 176 hours per year 352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The retirement program for this position is the Florida Retirement System (FRS)

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master’s Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax‑free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City’s pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri‑Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the City’s medical plan may participate in the City’s Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954‑250‑4107 or [e-mail]