Fire Prevention & Life-Safety Inspector

City of Mesquite (NV); Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite (NV) seeks a Fire Inspector I to conduct fire prevention inspections and public safety education. Under supervision, inspect buildings and life safety systems, assist with fire investigations, and ensure compliance with state and local codes.

Strong documentation and customer-facing skills are essential. Associates degree in Fire Science preferred; Nevada State Fire Inspector I certification within 12 months is required or pay-grade adjustment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern fire prevention practices and codes.
• Ability to enforce fire and life safety laws and regulations.
• Experience in reporting and documentation.
• Capability to perform plan reviews for code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for fire hazards and protection systems.
• Inspect construction sites for code compliance and life safety.
• Witness testing of fire and life safety systems.
• Educate owners and the public on fire safety practices.
• Assist in fire investigations to determine cause and origin.
• Prepare inspection and incident reports; maintain records.
• Provide public education to the community.
• Respond to fires or emergencies as directed.

Skills

Fire inspection

Life safety codes

Public education

Report writing

Education

Associates degree in Fire Science

Job description

City of Mesquite (NV) seeks a Fire Inspector I to conduct fire prevention inspections and public safety education. Under supervision, inspect buildings and life safety systems, assist with fire investigations, and ensure compliance with state and local codes.

Strong documentation and customer-facing skills are essential. Associates degree in Fire Science preferred; Nevada State Fire Inspector I certification within 12 months is required or pay-grade adjustment.