Fire Protection Inspector

EMCOR Group; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based and fire alarm systems across multiple sites. The role involves travel, on-site inspections, and ensuring compliance with NFPA codes while delivering quality service.

The candidate should have NFPA 25/72 knowledge, a high school diploma or GED, and be comfortable with working at elevations and lifting up to 35 pounds. NICET II is a plus, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire pumps.
• NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
• NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems and components.
• High school diploma or GED required; trade school is a plus.
• NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Basic mechanical skills; ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe issues for repairs.
• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet as needed.
• Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire back flows.
• Monitor progress and completion of tasks; manage daily inspections.
• Submit all tickets and inspection reports to admin in a timely manner.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Troubleshoot mechanical issues

Troubleshoot electrical issues

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm systems (plus)

Vocational or industry trade school (plus)

Job description

About Us

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Summary

Job Title: Fire Protection Inspector

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector. The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customer’s requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of all the necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system. It will require travel to customer sites.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.

• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• Perform annual inspections on both domestic and fire back flows.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Responsible for self-scheduling of daily inspections.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience:

• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire pumps required.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants required.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of the following Fire Protection Systems required: wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
• Individual backflow license and NICET Level II in water based or fire alarm systems are pluses.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues required.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

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Computer Skills:

• Computer Skills: Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Job Locations US-WV-St. Albans

ID 2026-52314

Company S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.

Category Operations Services

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (9/3/2026 4:12 PM)