Fire Inspector

Qualifications

Fire Lieutenant or higher.

Requirements

Certification fhttps://www.nfpa.org/rom the National Fire Protection Association.

Duties

Responsible for inspecting buildings to ensure they are up to fire control standards. Detect possible fire hazards and issue warnings if buildings are not in compliance.

Responsibilities

Conduct onsite inspections of buildings and structures to identify potential fire hazards and ensure they are equipped with working fire control equipment, including fire extinguishers. Communicate violations and recommended actions to building owners. Serve condemnation notices when fire code violations are not corrected.

Conduct fire drills for municipal properties and evaluate those drills.

Determine causes of fire. Collect and prepare evidence and present it in court if necessary.

Benefits

Pay and benefits per the N.E.F.D. pay and benefits schedule.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Fire Inspectors can only be dismissed by recommendation of the Fire Chief to the city council.

Type

Civic, Professional

Form of Address

Inspector

Source of Authority

The Mayor

Reports directly to

Assistant Fire Chief

Related Organizations

• New Eindie Fire Department