Fire Prevention Trainee: Inspections & Fire Investigation

City of Arlington; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington Fire Department seeks a Fire Inspector/Investigator to perform routine inspections of buildings and fire protection systems, determine origin and cause of fires, investigate, write reports, and present cases when needed.

The role requires knowledge of fire codes, ability to conduct occupancies, acceptance testing, and on-call availability; candidates must have a high school diploma and a Texas driver's license, with certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and local fire/building codes.
• Hydraulic calculations knowledge for fire protection systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and apply fire prevention policies.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to work outdoors/indoors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of new and existing buildings and fire protection systems.
• Determine fire origin and cause; prepare reports and present cases in court when needed.
• Assist in testing of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

Skills

Fire code knowledge

Hydraulic calculations

MS Office proficiency

Policy interpretation

Physical fitness

Operate motor vehicle

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Arlington Fire Department seeks a Fire Inspector/Investigator to perform routine inspections of buildings and fire protection systems, determine origin and cause of fires, investigate, write reports, and present cases when needed.

The role requires knowledge of fire codes, ability to conduct occupancies, acceptance testing, and on-call availability; candidates must have a high school diploma and a Texas driver's license, with certification within a year.