Fire Protection Inspector

Western States Fire Protection; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company work truck

Paid training and certifications

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) in Bozeman, MT, offers a paid training program that leads to full licensure as a Fire Protection Inspector within about one year. Trainees work from their own company truck, perform scheduled inspections, and earn competitive pay as they advance.

Starting pay ranges from $59,000–$66,500 annually, with licensed earnings to $78,000–$88,000. Travel is primarily within Montana, with occasional overnight stays during training, plus comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to pass a post-offer drug test and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing, and servicing of fire sprinkler systems across multiple manufacturers.
• Produce accurate inspection reports documenting improvements and deficiencies.
• Communicate with Project Manager and Schedule Coordinator on job status and delays.
• Document time and paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate with PM, Scheduler, and office staff to close out and turnover jobs for billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Customer service oriented

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NICET I – NFPA 25

NICET II – NFPA 25

Montana State License for Fire Extinguishing Systems

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

Job description

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value, and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

Fire Protection Inspector — Paid Training to Full Licensure

Bozeman, Montana | Full-Time | No Experience Required — We Train & Certify You

About

Start your career in an essential, recession-resistant trade — with a clear path from day one to a fully licensed inspector in about one year. Here's what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Paid, on-the-job training — no fire protection experience needed to start.
• We fund certifications and licenses you need to advance.
• Rapid pay growth: starting pay of $59,000–$66,500, rising to $78,000–$88,000 once fully licensed.
• Your own company work truck once licensed - no commuting in your personal vehicle.

Why Western States Fire Protection

Western States Fire Protection is an established leader in the life safety industry and part of APi Group, a global business with thousands of employees. Fire protection is essential, stable work that keeps people and property safe — which means steady demand and long-term career security. We invest in our people: you'll receive structured training, employer-paid certifications, and a defined path to advance from entry level to fully licensed inspector, with opportunities to grow well beyond.

We welcome candidates from adjacent, hands-on backgrounds — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, military, general trades, or anyone mechanically inclined and eager to learn. If you're dependable and self-motivated, we'll teach you the rest.

What You’ll Do

Once trained and licensed, you'll work independently from your own truck, completing a scheduled list of inspections each day. Day to day, you will:

• Perform routine inspections, testing, and servicing of fire sprinkler systems and related life safety product lines across multiple manufacturers.
• Produce accurate, detailed inspection reports that clearly document improvements, deficiencies, and required follow-up.
• Communicate daily with your Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on job status, requirements, and any delays.
• Document your time and all task-related paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Schedule Coordinator, and office staff to fully close out and turn over completed jobs so they can be billed in full.

What We’re Looking For

The right person is self-motivated, customer service-oriented, and communicates clearly in writing and in person. To be considered, you’ll need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license in accordance with Company policy.
• Willingness to pass a post-offer drug test and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have (but not required — we’ll train you): experience in the fire protection industry and familiarity with NFPA and building/fire codes.

Certifications We Pay for You to Earn

During your paid training period, we’ll cover the cost of earning:

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
• NICET I – NFPA 25
• NICET II – NFPA 25
• Montana State License for Fire Extinguishing Systems

Our expectation is that you progress from entry level to fully licensed within one year, with a pay increase at each certification milestone.

Compensation, Travel, And Benefits

• Starting pay: $59,000–$66,500 annually (depending on location and experience), increasing with each certification achieved.
• Fully licensed range: $78,000–$88,000 annually.
• Company work truck provided once trained and licensed.
• Travel: This role supports inspections across Montana. Most work is day trips based out of Bozeman, with occasional overnight travel 2-3 nights per week during training, and 6-8 times per month once licensed. [Dinner reimbursement, lodging, mileage, are company-provided.]
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off and holidays; life and disability coverage — confirm and customize to your plan.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing, walking, and driving.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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