Fire Inspector/Investigator 1

To perform a variety of routine fire safety inspections of commercial and residential buildings and facilities and sites of public assembly for compliance with state and local codes and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention; to perform technical work involving weed abatement and hazard reduction inspections and fire prevention educational programs; and to perform related duties as assigned.

This is the entry-level class in the Fire Inspector/Investigator series.  The Fire Inspector/ Investigator I class is distinguished from the level II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the level II.  Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.