Fire Inspector: Safeguard with Codes & Inspections

Daily Dispatch; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District seeks a Fire Inspector to inspect properties for fire and life-safety code compliance, review plans, and identify hazards. You will work with property owners, businesses and the community to reduce risk.

This role provides structured training and a potential career path to Fire Inspector/Investigator, with opportunities to expand expertise in investigations and enforcement while maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Inspect 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.
• Deliver public education and community risk-reduction programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fire codes

Plan review

Public education

Property inspection

Job description

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District seeks a Fire Inspector to inspect properties for fire and life-safety code compliance, review plans, and identify hazards. You will work with property owners, businesses and the community to reduce risk.

This role provides structured training and a potential career path to Fire Inspector/Investigator, with opportunities to expand expertise in investigations and enforcement while maintaining thorough records.