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Key Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

  • Inspect residential, commercial, industrial, institutional buildings, schools, hospitals as well as places of public assembly to determine compliance with state and local fire and building codes; inspect operations, devices and equipment requiring the inspection or approval of the Fire Department; perform business license inspections.
  • Interpret and enforce provisions of fire prevention and fire safety laws, ordinances and other regulations; issue notices, warnings and citations.
  • Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances.
  • Respond to and handle complaints pertaining to violation of fire prevention laws and give correction orders as necessary; respond to other types of citizen service requests.
  • Check building plans for code compliance; consult with architects and developers regarding problems; check plans and installation of sprinkler systems, heat activated alarm systems, and other fire protection devices and equipment.
  • Conduct weed abatement inspections, supervise cleaning of lots by City contract crews, and complete accompanying paperwork and records; coordinate the weed abatement program.
  • Participate in the public information/education activities of the department, including making presentations and demonstrations for groups and schools. Work with schools, service clubs and other community groups to involve a greater portion of the community in the fire safety educational process; Interview juveniles regarding fire safety.
  • Conduct fire prevention inspections, keep up-to-date records of inspections; prepare detailed inspection reports; follow-up on complaints to see that hazards are eliminated; maintain records on City computer.
  • Assist with fire and arson investigations.
  • Inspect facilities for hazardous processes, public assemblies and related activities, and recommend corrective action.
  • Assist in scheduling engine company’s inspections and follow up on identified problems.
  • Participate in Fire Investigation duty rotation as assigned and respond to the site of emergency incidents, notify appropriate authorities and coordinate cleanup activities.
  • Operate City vehicles and equipment in a safe and legal manner.
  • Perform related duties as required.

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