Fire Inspector

Overview

The employee in this position performs a variety of administrative and technical work related to fire inspection and prevention. An employee in this class may be responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting activities: rescue operations: and administration of emergency medical care in emergency situations. Provides emergency care to the sick and injured utilizing skills, training and knowledge required of a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Marshall and the general medical direction of the City’s Medical Director.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

• Inspects structures for compliance with fire codes.
• Resolves compliance problems with owners within the scope of knowledge and authority.
• Participates in the inspection of hydrants, sprinkler systems, and elements of a fire prevention protection system.
• Conducts home inspection upon request.
• Reviews construction plans for code compliance.
• Assists in the investigation of fire incidents.
• Provides public education in fire prevention, including giving talks, demonstrations, and presentations before community groups, schools, and other organizations or institutions.
• Responds to complaints regarding fire code violations and fire hazards.
• Issues warnings and citations for fire code violations.
• Issues permits.
• Maintains a variety of data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities.
• Prepares reports on computer systems regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.
• Participates in various inspections, meetings, seminars, fire, and EMS training to maintain current certifications and licenses.
• Performs fire watches, fire suppress ions, and Basic Life Support care to patients.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

• Graduated from an accredited high school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency. Must possess a State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, or Certificate of Competency, issued by the State of Florida.
• Must possess a current State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certification.
• Possess a current State of Florida and Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Fire Inspector Certification or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid EMT or Paramedic Certification.
• Must possess a valid CPR card.
• Must possess current State of Florida Driver’s License class
  
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• Possess all the valid certifications necessary to perform as an EMT within the City of Oakland Park including a Blood Borne Pathogen course.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800 Certification

Broward County Plans Examiner Certification