Fire Inspector I

About the role

At the High Point Fire Department, service to the City has been the driving force since our founding, embracing our motto of "Safety, Commitment, Excellence since 1890." If you are looking for a career in which your dedication saves lives and your expertise makes a difference, then the High Point Fire Department is the place for you. Join us in upholding a proud tradition of service and innovation in fire protection. Our Core Values: Service : High Point Fire Department strives to positively impact our community and members of our organization by placing the needs of others before self, without judgment or thought of reward. Commitment : High Point Fire Department is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of the fire service. Excellence : High Point Fire Department strives to be the best in all aspects of the fire service. Integrity : High Point Fire Department demonstrates trust and respect for all persons and cultivates individual and organizational integrity in all that they do. Honor : High Point Fire Department is honest, trustworthy and accountable. Honor guides our actions.

Responsibilities

• Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Essential Tasks
• Performs inspections of various buildings in accordance with North Carolina Code Qualification Board rules and regulations for fire hazards and general compliance with fire prevention code and state law and plans review.
• Investigates fires, false alarms, explosions, hazardous material spills, etc., to determine cause and origin, collects evidence, and interviews witnesses.
• Responds to and investigates complaints of fire code violations.
• Prepares reports of inspections and investigations as needed.
• Conducts fire safety and extinguisher classes for business and industry.
• Conducts public education classes on fire safety and evacuation drills.
• Conducts presentations on fire dangers, safety tips and target hazards to the media, as public safety announcements or specific related incidents.
• Attends technical training for updates on investigations, inspection certifications and general firefighting techniques, implements the incident command system when required.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition.
• Rotates after hour "on-call duties" with other personnel to perform investigations and provide 24-hour coverage for the Fire Prevention Division.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Certification as NC Code Enforcement Official Fire Standard Level I with a probationary II or the ability to obtain probationary II.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through written or oral communications.
• Ability to be on incident scene within one hour after notification while serving as on-call investigator /inspector.
• Understanding of local, state and federal regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Certifications FIT certification (NC State) within two years of hire date
• CFI certification (NC State) within three years of hire date
• IAAI certification or the ability to obtain within five years of hire date.
• Associate degree in Fire Science/Protection preferred.
• English and Spanish Language skills
• Physical Requirements
• Must meet medical and physical requirements of NFPA 1582.
• Must have the ability to wear respiratory protection and pass OSHA requirements.
• Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:
• Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.

Benefits

Additional Information

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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