FIRE INSPECTOR

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is seeking a qualified Inspector to ensure fire and life-safety code compliance at commercial and residential properties. You will review plans, identify hazards, and help guide corrective actions while working with property owners and the community.

The role includes public education duties, maintaining records, and potential career progression to Fire Inspector/Investigator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 1.5 years of field experience in fire or code enforcement.
• Or an accredited associate degree with nine months of related experience.
• Licenses, certifications and qualifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Background and medical examinations required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect commercial and residential properties for fire and life-safety code compliance.
• Review construction plans and identify fire hazards and corrective actions.
• Investigate complaints and conduct follow-up inspections; document findings and support enforcement as needed.
• Participate in fire investigations; not a lead or solo investigator position.
• Deliver public education and community risk-reduction programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case documentation.

Skills

Fire code inspections

Plan review

Public education

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Fire Science / Fire Administration / Public Administration

Tools

ICC Fire Inspector I

Job description

Your work can prevent the next emergency.

From inspecting buildings to explaining safety requirements and educating residents, your decisions can make a measurable difference.

Make an Impact

• Help make homes, workplaces and community spaces safer.
• Apply fire and building codes through inspections, plan review and practical problem-solving.
• Work directly with property owners, businesses and the community.
• Build your expertise through structured training and a potential career path to Fire Inspector/Investigator.

What You Will Do

• Inspect commercial and residential properties for fire and life-safety code compliance.
• Review construction plans and identify fire hazards and appropriate corrective actions.
• Investigate complaints, conduct follow-up inspections, document findings and support enforcement when necessary.
• Participate in fire investigations; this is not a lead or solo fire-investigation position.
• Deliver public education and community risk-reduction programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case documentation.

Minimum Education & Experience

High school graduation or equivalent AND 1½ years of experience in fire, building or government code enforcement; fire investigation or suppression; law enforcement; or building construction-related fields; OR an accredited associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Management, General Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field AND nine months of experience in those fields; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required at Time of Appointment

• Valid driver's license.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Normally a 40-hour workweek, with occasional weekends and after-hours assignments; subject to recall for fire investigations and training.
• Field work may involve heights, smoke, water, bending, kneeling and other physically demanding conditions.
• Periodic respiratory examinations, fit testing and use of a PAPR and/or respirator are required.
• Progression to Fire Inspector/Investigator is conditional on meeting classification requirements, completing probation, obtaining certifications and recommendation by the appointing authority.

Selection & Employment Requirements

• A background investigation is required prior to employment.
• A medical examination consistent with applicable Nevada law is required before appointment; it may include stress EKG, hearing, vision and pulmonary-function testing.
• A 12-month probationary period applies.
• Licenses, certifications and qualifications must be maintained throughout employment

Why Northern Nevada?

Build a public-safety career in the Truckee Meadows, with Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada nearby. The region combines a growing community with access to hiking, skiing, lakes, arts and outdoor recreation.

Make prevention your profession.

Ready to make a lasting difference in fire and life safety?