Fire Inspectors

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

Fire Inspectors spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Flexibility of Closure, Inductive Reasoning, and Oral Expression. Fire Inspectors are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and Education and Training and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Quality Control Analysis.

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Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Processing Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Getting Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Near Vision
  
Written Expression
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Far Vision
  
Visualization
  
Speech Recognition
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Selective Attention
  
Speech Clarity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Control Precision
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Depth Perception
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Memorization
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Reaction Time
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Trunk Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Static Strength
  
Sound Localization
  
Stamina
  
Night Vision
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Conventional
  
Realistic
  
Social
  
Enterprising
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Education and Training
  
Building and Construction
  
Clerical
  
Law and Government
  
English Language
  
Chemistry
  
Mechanical
  
Mathematics
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Physics
  
Administration and Management
  
Design
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Transportation
  
Telecommunications
  
Geography
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
History and Archeology
  
Biology
  
Foreign Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

Washington
$78,990  
 
Nevada
$77,580  
 
Oregon
$73,830  
 
Minnesota
$64,940  
 
Massachusetts
$63,860  
 
Iowa
$63,770  
 
Illinois
$63,540  
 
Colorado
$61,080  
 
Maryland
$59,450  
 
Arizona
$58,770  
 
New Jersey
$57,660  
 
Florida
$56,640  
 
Idaho
$55,870  
 
Texas
$54,730  
 
New York
$54,640  
 
New Mexico
$54,550  
 
Rhode Island
$53,610  
 
Michigan
$52,960  
 
New Hampshire
$52,430  
 
Kansas
$52,160  
 
Alabama
$50,740  
 
Ohio
$50,130  
 
Oklahoma
$49,430  
 
Utah
$48,800  
 
Virginia
$48,690  
 
Tennessee
$48,480  
 
Indiana
$47,750  
 
Connecticut
$47,590  
 
Nebraska
$47,440  
 
Georgia
$46,550  
 
Vermont
$46,500  
 
Louisiana
$46,500  
 
North Carolina
$46,370  
 
California
$46,360  
 
Delaware
$45,760  
 
Wisconsin
$45,450  
 
Arkansas
$45,060  
 
Pennsylvania
$43,790  
 
Missouri
$42,880  
 
Maine
$42,340  
 
Kentucky
$41,900  
 
North Dakota
$41,450  
 
South Carolina
$39,180  
 
Mississippi
$37,000  
 
West Virginia
$31,830  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Time Management
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Coordination
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Science
  
Mathematics
  
Operations Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Operation and Control
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Independence
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  

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Work Context

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Contact With Others
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Physical Proximity
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Work Schedules
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Every day-

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
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.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
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.
  
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

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.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

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.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
  
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.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
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.
  
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
  
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
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.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
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.
  
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
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.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
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.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

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.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
  
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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.
  
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
  
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.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
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.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
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.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
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.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
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.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
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.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
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.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
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.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
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.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
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.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
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 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.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
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.
  
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
  
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.
  
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
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.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
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 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.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

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.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
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.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
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.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
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.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
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.
  
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.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
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.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
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.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
  
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
  
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
  
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
  
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
  
Develop or review fire exit plans.
  
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
  
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
  
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.
  
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 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.
  
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
  
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
  
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 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.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
  
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
  
Issue permits for public assemblies.
  
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
  
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
  
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
  
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.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree