FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command in Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, seeks a Fire Prevention and Inspection Specialist to reduce fire hazards and lead education programs across the installation. You will conduct inspections of high-risk areas, review plans, test systems, and recommend NFPA-compliant fire protection measures.

The role requires developing pre-fire plans, risk assessments, and documenting inspections.

Qualifications

• Primary duties include fire prevention and inspection duties to detect and reduce hazards.
• Develops and conducts fire protection education and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an information program to elicit support and involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
• Performs regular and periodic fire protection inspections for high-risk areas of the installation.
• Inspects, tests, and corrects deficiencies on fire protection systems, including complex systems and safety interlocks.
• Reviews engineering plans and specifications to ensure fire protection requirements are included in new construction and renovations.
• Develops and maintains documentation such as inspection schedules and facility jackets.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

The primary purpose of this position is to perform fire prevention and inspection duties designed to detect and reduce or eliminate fire hazards in a high fire expectancy area. Develops and conducts extensive fire protection and prevention education and training programs.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts an information program to elicit support and involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression. Secures client interest through emphasis of pertinent fire prevention topics and developing messages from actual fire incidents.

Performs regular and periodic fire protection inspections for all areas of the installation where the potential severity and expectancy for fire is high and involves hazards that are difficult to recognize and, once identified, require advanced or innovative methods to reduce or eliminate them.

Inspects, tests, and corrects deficiencies on a variety of fire protection systems, many of which are complex or designed for a specific operation or hazardous condition, (e.g., carbon dioxide cascade systems, halon total flood systems, heat rise detection systems, and interlock systems). Reviews engineering plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, and extension of existing structures.

Recommends changes and additions to ensure plans include appropriate fire protection requirements as called for in agency regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) building codes, and other applicable guidelines. Develops and maintains a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities jackets on assigned facilities.

Jackets include information on hazards, pre-fire plans, risk assessment codes (RAC), and regularly scheduled and special inspections conducted. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63052 – $81965/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.