Fire Inspectors

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Fire Inspector in the United States to inspect buildings and equipment for fire hazards while enforcing state and local regulations. Responsibilities include inspecting properties, collecting fees, and presenting fire code information to various stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong critical thinking, active listening, and writing skills, and be familiar with tools like Microsoft Office applications. This role is essential for maintaining safety standards and compliance with fire regulations.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
• Collect fees for permits and licenses.
• Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to relevant parties.
• Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
• Inspect properties that store hazardous materials for compliance.
• Search for clues regarding the cause of a fire once extinguished.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Quality Control Analysis

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Fire Inspector

What You Need to Know About Fire Inspector

Fire Inspector Job Description: Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Fire Inspector Responsibilities

• Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
• Collect fees for permits and licenses.
• Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
• Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
• Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
• Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.

Qualities of a Fire Inspector

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Related Job Titles

• Code Official
• Fire Sprinkler Foreman
• Smoke Inspector
• Fire Extinguisher Inspector
• Fire Code Inspector

What Tools do Fire Inspectors Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook