Fire Inspector

We are hiring a Fire Inspector!!

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is committed to excellence, service, and the protection of life and property in the community. Our highly trained members are recognized as regional fire and emergency service leaders. We are committed to protecting the community through effective education, risk reduction, and response. We take pride in being entrusted by the community to deliver the very best services with the resources provided.

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This is a full-time on-site role for a Fire Inspector located in Reno, NV. As a Fire Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with fire safety codes, reviewing plans, and ensuring proper fire protection systems are in place. You will also investigate fires and accidents to determine their cause and provide recommendations for improvement.

FIRE INSPECTOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or equivalent education AND one and a half (1 1/2) years of experience in fire, building, and/or government code enforcement, fire investigation and/or fire suppression work, law enforcement, or building construction related fields OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Management, General Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field AND nine (9) months of experience in fire, building, and/or government code enforcement, fire investigation and/or fire suppression work, law enforcement, or building construction related fields; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Required at time of appointment:

·       A valid driver’s license.

·       ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.

·       NWCG Certifications S-130/S-190.

·       Certification by the International Code Council as a Fire Inspector I.

·       Certification by the International Code Council as a Fire Inspector II.

·       Certification in Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention.