Fire Inspector & Life-Safety Code Enforcer

City-of-Yuma,-A; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yuma Fire Department seeks a Fire Inspector to inspect, educate, train, and enforce fire and life safety codes to protect people, property and the environment. Under supervision, you will conduct fire and life safety inspections, plan reviews, and investigations to determine origin and cause of fires.

You will respond to incidents, provide community risk reduction education, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of related fire code enforcement experience preferred.
• Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Fire Inspector certification in a model fire code preferred; Fire Inspector I within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fire and life safety hazards and perform follow-up inspections.
• Explain codes, conduct plan reviews, and provide technical assistance.
• Investigate fires to determine origin and cause; participate in risk reduction education.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; participate in juvenile diversion and community outreach.

Skills

Fire inspections

Code enforcement

Plan review

Investigation techniques

Education / risk reduction

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Fire Science / Fire Investigation / Construction Technology / Engineering or related field

Fire Inspector certification in a model fire code (preferred)

Fire Inspector I certification (required within 1 year)

Tools

Reports software

Computers and hardware for records

Job description

The City of Yuma Fire Department seeks a Fire Inspector to inspect, educate, train, and enforce fire and life safety codes to protect people, property and the environment. Under supervision, you will conduct fire and life safety inspections, plan reviews, and investigations to determine origin and cause of fires.

You will respond to incidents, provide community risk reduction education, and maintain records.