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Fire Inspectors - 33-2021.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Deputy Fire Marshal
Fire Code Inspector
Fire Inspector
Fire Marshal
Fire Official

Fire Prevention Inspector
Fire Prevention Specialist
Fire Protection Specialist
Fire Safety Inspector
Inspector

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000	Protective Service Occupations
33-2000	Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
33-2020	Fire Inspectors
33-2021.00	Fire Inspectors and Investigators
33-2021.01	Fire Inspectors

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33-2021.02	Fire Investigators
33-2022.00	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
33-3021.01	Police Detectives
33-3021.03	Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
45-2011.00	Agricultural Inspectors
47-4011.00	Construction and Building Inspectors
53-2022.00	Airfield Operations Specialists

Tasks

Arrange for the replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and for repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, making minor repairs such as servicing fire extinguishers when feasible.
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
Develop or review fire exit plans.
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 buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
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.
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
Issue permits for public assemblies.
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

Detailed Work Activities

Attend training to learn new skills or update knowledge.
Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.
Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
Evaluate employee performance.
Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
Identify actions needed to bring properties or facilities into compliance with regulations.
Inform others about laws or regulations.
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
Issue permits or other legal documents.
Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.
Provide safety training.
Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
Serve court ordered documents.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Train employees in proper work procedures.
Write operational reports.