Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.
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.
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
Inspect and test fire protection and/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.
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
Develop or review fire exit plans.
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings in order to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
Attend training classes in order to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
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 exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
Issue permits for public assemblies.
Serve court appearance summonses and/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.
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.
Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Chemistry -- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.
Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.