Fire Inspectors and Investigator resume example

Also advertised as

The same job is posted under many titles. Searching only your own job title hides most of the openings you could apply to.

• Arson Investigator
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Investigator
• Fire Prevention Inspector
• Fire Code Inspector
• Fire Official
• Fire Prevention Specialist
• Fire Protection Specialist
• Fire Safety Inspector
• Fire Safety Specialist
• K9 Handler
• CFEI
• CFI
• CVFI
• Fire Extinguisher Tech
• Alarm Inspector
• Alarm Sprinkler Inspector
• Arson and Bomb Investigator
• Bomb Investigator
• Building Inspector
• Canine Handler
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
• Certified Fire Investigator
• Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator

O*NET records 40 titles for this occupation in total.

What this work actually involves

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• Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
• Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
• Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
• Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
• Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
• Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
• 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.
• Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.
• Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
• 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.
• 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.

30 tasks are recorded in total; these are the most central.

Example bullets for this role

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• Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].
• Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].
• Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].
• Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].

What level this role is pitched at

O*NET places this occupation in “Medium Preparation Needed”. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.