Fire Inspectors & Investigators

Also Called: Arson Investigator, Fire Inspector, Fire Prevention Inspector, Fire Safety Inspector

Associate's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$46,360

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Fire Inspectors & Investigators do

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

  • Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
  • Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
  • Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Deal With External Customers

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Levels
  • Fire suppression system
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Code database software
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
mechanical
Business
customer service
management
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Fire Inspectors & Investigators Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

  • Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Fire Inspectors & Investigators across the country typically make.

$22.29 / hour
$46,360 /year

Entry Level

$35.65 / hour
$74,160 /year

Median Level

$65.97 / hour
$137,220 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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