Fire Inspector​/Investigator

Your work spans the full investigation: assess the scene, preserve evidence, determine origin and cause, prepare defensible findings and collaborate with criminal-justice partners when necessary.

• Lead or independently conduct complex fire origin-and-cause investigations.
• Protect the community through advanced fire prevention, plan review and code enforcement.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and prosecutors on suspected arson cases.
• Apply technical judgment, prepare professional reports and potentially provide expert testimony.

• Conduct advanced field inspections, fire-code enforcement and commercial and residential plan reviews.
• Conduct and/or lead complex fire origin-and-cause investigations, including wildland fire investigations.
• Examine fire scenes, collect and preserve evidence and prepare comprehensive investigation reports.
• Work with Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives and the Washoe County District Attorney's Office in potential criminal prosecutions.
• Prepare case files, provide technical assistance and testify in court or other proceedings as needed.
• Support public education, youth fire setting intervention and training for Operations personnel.
• May act as a project lead for other inspectors and trainees.

High school graduation or equivalent AND 2½ years of experience in fire, building or government code enforcement; fire investigation or suppression; law enforcement; or building construction-related fields; OR an accredited associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Management, General Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field AND 15 months of demonstrated experience in those fields; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver's license.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications.
• ICC Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II and Fire Plans Examiner certifications.
• Nevada State Fire Marshal Fire Investigator Certification.
• Successful completion of National Fire Academy Fire Inspection Principles I and II OR the Nevada State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Certification.
• Certification in Youth Fire setting Prevention and Intervention.
• Successful completion of NWCG FI-210 and the associated task book for NWCG INVF qualification.

• Normally a 40-hour workweek, with occasional weekends and after-hours assignments; subject to recall for investigations and training.
• Work may involve processing fire scenes, lifting, kneeling, heights and exposure to smoke, water and other challenging conditions.
• Periodic respiratory examinations, fit testing and use of a PAPR and/or respirator are required.

• A background investigation is required prior to employment.
• A medical examination consistent with applicable Nevada law is required before appointment; it may include stress EKG, hearing, vision and pulmonary-function testing.
• A 12-month probationary period applies.
• Licenses, certifications and qualifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Build a public-safety career in the Truckee Meadows, with Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada nearby. The region combines a growing community with access to hiking, skiing, lakes, arts and outdoor recreation.

Make prevention your profession.

Ready to make a lasting difference in fire and life safety?