How do they match: Fire Inspectors and Investigators

  • Fire Prevention Inspector
  • Fire Prevention Officer
  • Fire Prevention Specialist

  • Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

  • Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
  • Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  • Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
  • Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  • Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.

  • Prepare investigation or incident reports.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
  • Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.
  • Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
  • Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
  • Inform others about laws or regulations.