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Career: Fire Inspectors

Job Description

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

Job Tasks

Importance %age	Task Description
100	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.
99	Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
99	Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
98	Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
98	Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
95	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.
90	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.
90	Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
90	Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
89	Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
88	Develop or review fire exit plans.
87	Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
84	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.
80	Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
78	Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
76	Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
73	Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
55	Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
54	Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
51	Issue permits for public assemblies.
49	Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
43	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.
40	Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
35	Collect fees for permits and licenses.

Work Activities

Importance %age	Activity Description
80	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
74	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
74	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
74	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
73	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
71	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70	Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
70	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
70	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
69	Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
67	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
64	Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
62	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
61	Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
59	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
57	Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
57	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
57	Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
57	Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
54	Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
53	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
53	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
52	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
52	Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
51	Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
50	Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
50	Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
49	Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
48	Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
47	Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
43	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
42	Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
40	Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
38	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
36	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
34	Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
33	Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
24	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
18	Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
17	Staffing Organizational Units Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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