Fire Inspectors

• Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.
• Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
• Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
• Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
• Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
• Develop or review fire exit plans.
• Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
• Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
• Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
• Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
• Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
• Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
• Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
• Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.

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• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Fire Inspectors.