# Fire Inspectors and Investigators

> 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.

- Code: 33-2021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 33-2021)
- Family: [Protective Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-33), one of its 28 occupations
- Tasks: 30 tasks (22 core and 8 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/33-2021.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/33-2021.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.  
   Core task · Task 22991 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
2. Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.  
   Core task · Task 22992 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
3. Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.  
   Core task · Task 22993 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
4. Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.  
   Core task · Task 22994 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
5. Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.  
   Core task · Task 22995 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
6. Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.  
   Core task · Task 22996 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
7. Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.  
   Core task · Task 22998 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
8. Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.  
   Core task · Task 22997 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
9. Instruct children about the dangers of fire.  
   Core task · Task 22999 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
10. Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.  
   Core task · Task 23000 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
11. Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.  
   Core task · Task 23001 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
12. Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.  
   Core task · Task 23002 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
13. Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.  
   Core task · Task 23003 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
14. Develop or review fire exit plans.  
   Core task · Task 23004 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
15. Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.  
   Core task · Task 23005 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
16. Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.  
   Core task · Task 23006 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
17. Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.  
   Core task · Task 23007 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
18. Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.  
   Core task · Task 23008 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
19. Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel.  
   Core task · Task 23009 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
20. Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.  
   Core task · Task 23010 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
21. Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.  
   Core task · Task 23011 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
22. Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.  
   Core task · Task 23012 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, August 2022
23. Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23013 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
24. Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23014 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
25. Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23015 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
26. Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23016 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
27. Arrange for the replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and for repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, making minor repairs such as servicing fire extinguishers when feasible.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23017 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, August 2022
28. Issue permits for public assemblies.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23018 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
29. Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23019 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
30. Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23020 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022

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