Fire Prevention & Safety Inspector

City of Hialeah; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hialeah is hiring a Fire Inspector to conduct periodic inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential properties for compliance with fire prevention codes. The role also includes inspecting buildings for required fire detection or suppression systems and performing fire/arson investigations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a current State Fire Inspector certificate; some experience is preferred and a valid Florida driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and possess a current State Fire Inspector certificate.
• Some experience as a Fire Inspector is preferred.
• Possess a valid driver license issued by the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes periodic inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential properties to determine compliance with fire prevention codes.
• Inspects buildings to determine required fire detection or suppression systems.
• Investigates fire/arson cases and determines cause and origin.
• Presents lectures and demonstrations on fire prevention to civic groups and schools.

Skills

Fire inspection

Fire investigations

Negotiation

Communication

Report writing

Geography knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Business community knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

State Fire Inspector certificate

Job description

The City of Hialeah is hiring a Fire Inspector to conduct periodic inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential properties for compliance with fire prevention codes. The role also includes inspecting buildings for required fire detection or suppression systems and performing fire/arson investigations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a current State Fire Inspector certificate; some experience is preferred and a valid Florida driver license is required.