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Fire Inspectors and Investigators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

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This source lists 30 tasks, including 22 marked Core and 8 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

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30 tasks shown

Core · Task 22991 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.

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Core · Task 22992 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.

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Core · Task 22993 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.

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Core · Task 22994 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.

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Core · Task 22995 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.

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Core · Task 22996 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.

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Core · Task 22998 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 22997 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 22999 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Instruct children about the dangers of fire.

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Core · Task 23000 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.

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Core · Task 23001 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 23002 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

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Core · Task 23003 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 23004 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Develop or review fire exit plans.

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Core · Task 23005 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 23006 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.

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Core · Task 23007 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.

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Core · Task 23008 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.

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Core · Task 23009 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel.

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Core · Task 23010 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.

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Core · Task 23011 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.

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Core · Task 23012 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.

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Supplemental · Task 23013 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.

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Supplemental · Task 23014 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.

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Supplemental · Task 23015 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 23016 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.

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Supplemental · Task 23017 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Supplemental · Task 23018 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Issue permits for public assemblies.

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Supplemental · Task 23019 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.

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Supplemental · Task 23020 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.

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