Fire Protection Field Representative - California/Oregon

Verisk Analytics, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verisk in the United States is seeking a PPC Field Representative to assess and analyze community fire protection capabilities and PPC classifications for insurers and communities. You will gather information on emergency communications, water supply, and building characteristics to support PPC requirements.

Responsibilities include onsite and remote evaluations, data collection and reporting, and collaboration with municipal officials and fire departments to ensure accurate PPC classifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Fire Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field.
• Experience in fire protection systems, municipal services, water systems, or insurance risk assessment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Client Consultation & Field Analysis
• Consult with municipal officials, fire departments, and water authorities to collect and validate data related to fire protection services
• Conduct onsite evaluations and remote assessments of community fire protection systems
• Emergency Communications Evaluation
• Analyze communications resources and procedures related to fire alarm dispatch operations
• Assess system effectiveness, response protocols, and operational capabilities
• Fire Department Assessment
• Evaluate fire department equipment, staffing levels, training programs, and geographic distribution of resources
• Review operational readiness and alignment with industry standards and PPC criteria
• Water Supply & Infrastructure Analysis
• Assess water supply networks, including hydrant distribution and system reliability
• Perform or interpret hydraulic analysis to determine water system capacity and fire flow adequacy
• Evaluate overall infrastructure supporting fire suppression capabilities
• Data Collection & Documentation
• Compile, analyze, and document findings in detailed reports that support PPC classifications
• Ensure all documentation meets internal quality standards and client expectations
• Building & Risk Information Review
• Gather and evaluate relevant building data and property characteristics associated with PPC requirements
• Support risk assessment activities by providing accurate and actionable insights

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data collection tools

Mapping systems

Independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Fire Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field

Job description

PPC Field Representative at Verisk

As a PPC Field Representative at Verisk, you will serve as a trusted consultant to clients by evaluating and analyzing community fire protection capabilities and infrastructure. This role focuses on conducting comprehensive studies that support Public Protection Classification (PPC) assessments, enabling insurers and communities to better understand and manage risk.

You will gather, analyze, and document critical information related to emergency communications systems, fire department operations, water supply capabilities, and building characteristics to ensure alignment with PPC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Client Consultation & Field Analysis
• Consult with municipal officials, fire departments, and water authorities to collect and validate data related to fire protection services
• Conduct onsite evaluations and remote assessments of community fire protection systems
• Emergency Communications Evaluation
• Analyze communications resources and procedures related to fire alarm dispatch operations
• Assess system effectiveness, response protocols, and operational capabilities
• Fire Department Assessment
• Evaluate fire department equipment, staffing levels, training programs, and geographic distribution of resources
• Review operational readiness and alignment with industry standards and PPC criteria
• Water Supply & Infrastructure Analysis
• Assess water supply networks, including hydrant distribution and system reliability
• Perform or interpret hydraulic analysis to determine water system capacity and fire flow adequacy
• Evaluate overall infrastructure supporting fire suppression capabilities
• Data Collection & Documentation
• Compile, analyze, and document findings in detailed reports that support PPC classifications
• Ensure all documentation meets internal quality standards and client expectations
• Building & Risk Information Review
• Gather and evaluate relevant building data and property characteristics associated with PPC requirements
• Support risk assessment activities by providing accurate and actionable insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Fire Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field
• Experience in fire protection systems, municipal services, water systems, or insurance risk assessment preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports
• Proficiency with data collection tools, mapping systems, and standard business software
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment and manage territory-based responsibilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel to client locations, including municipalities, fire stations, and infrastructure sites
• Work conducted in both office and outdoor environments, occasionally in varying weather conditions
• Physical activity may include walking, climbing, and navigating field locations

#LI-MC1

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture. We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Business Units

• Verisk BusinessesUnderwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
• Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
• Property and Restoration Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
• Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
• Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events
• Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
• Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
• Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off program

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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