Fire Prevention Inspector

The Fremont Fire Department is recruiting for the position of Fire Prevention Inspector.

The Fremont Fire Department is committed to protecting life, property, and the environment through emergency response, prevention, preparedness, and community engagement. The Department serves a diverse and growing community and is dedicated to delivering high-quality public safety services through professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. The Fire Prevention Bureau is a specialized division within the Fire Department, dedicated to safeguarding the Fremont community and promoting a culture of safety and preparedness in the City.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates sound judgement
• Has the ability to interpret and apply fire and life safety codes in a fair, consistent, and professional manner
• Is comfortable working independently in the field
• Is a natural team player and collaborator

Fire Prevention Inspectors play a critical role in protecting the community by helping ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations while educating the public and working collaboratively to resolve hazards and safety concerns.

Under general supervision, Fire Prevention Inspectors perform administrative, inspection, investigative, and technical work related to the enforcement of fire and life safety regulations, hazardous materials management requirements, municipal codes, and related fire prevention programs.

• Conducting inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, educational, and high-occupancy facilities
• Researching and interpreting fire and life safety codes
• Investigating complaints, conducting field investigations, and assisting with fire investigations
• Preparing reports, notices, legal documents, and related records
• Issuing citations and enforcement notices when necessary
• Reviewing work plans and issuing permits for specialized operations and special events
• Participating in weed abatement and vegetation management activities
• Providing fire and life safety education and outreach
• Participating in large-scale investigations and special event activities

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Under general supervision, performs administrative, inspection, investigative and technical tasks to assist in the administration, implementation and enforcement of various fire and life safety statutes, certain elements of the hazardous materials management programs, State regulations, City codes and ordinances and related fire prevention policies and procedures. Investigates complaints, completes nuisance abatement investigations and performs related duties as required.

This fully qualified journey level, non-sworn classification reports to the Deputy Fire Marshal and is characterized by responsibility for conducting investigations involving fire and life safety codes and related municipal codes and ordinances, to determine violations to gain compliance, and provide training to staff. Assignments and objectives are specified, with the employee responsible for planning and organizing work. Work review is periodic, usually upon employee initiative with the employee presenting alternative courses of action.

It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Fire Prevention Inspector by the latter's responsibility to plan, organize and supervise the work of the Division. Incumbents of this classification may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to complete assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Inspects a variety of residential, educational, institutional, commercial, industrial and high occupancy buildings and land for compliance with local, state and national fire codes, and building, administrative, environmental or public health codes as applicable.
• Researches codes for application and interpretation to various conditions; explains…