Fire Inspector 1

Fire Inspector 1

THE JOB:
Under direct supervision, to perform fire safety inspections of commercial, industrial, public, and residential occupancies; to enforce federal, state, and local fire safety codes and ordinances; and perform related work as required.

Key Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

Performs fire safety inspections of schools, rest homes, residences, churches, industrial and commercial buildings, fire suppression systems, fire alarm/detection systems, hazardous materials, and processes; issues written notices requiring the elimination of fire hazards; inspects, posts, and issues hazard abatement notices; assists in the investigation of fires to determine origin and cause; testifies in court; photographs fire scenes; investigates and requires correction of violations of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention; may conduct fire prevention educational programs; keeps records of buildings inspected and action taken; may check building plans; provides technical information to the public concerning fire prevention; and perform re-inspections and other related duties as required.