How do they match: Fire Inspectors and Investigators

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
  • Inform others about laws or regulations.