How do they match: Fire Inspectors and Investigators

  • Arrange for the replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and for repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, making minor repairs such as servicing fire extinguishers when feasible.
  • Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
  • 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.
  • Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
  • Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  • Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.
  • Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

  • Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
  • Prepare investigation or incident reports.
  • Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
  • Write operational reports.