Chandler Farris

Job Description/Overview Fire inspector’s inspect any kind of building for fire hazards. Most fire departments have a fire prevention division. Fire inspector’s inspect the inside And outside of buildings.

Wages In Tulsa a Fire Inspector Can make from $20-$30 an hour. Fire Inspectors in Tulsa can make from $42,000-76,000 a year. Wages vary by area of country and the inspector’s level of experience and training.

Skills & Abilities Be able to listen to others, understand, and ask questions. Read and understand written information. Express ideas clearly when writing and speaking.

Outlook Major Employers are local and state government- sponsored fire departments. As the population grows, the demand for fire inspectors increases. Lack of government funding is slowing the growth of this occupation.

Knowledge Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of protecting people, data, and property. Law, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures, and the political process. Mechanical: Knowledge of designing, using, and repairing machines and tools.

Helpful High School Courses Blueprint Reading. Physical Education. Safety and First Aid.

Physical Demands Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs. Sometimes these movements are made quickly and repeatedly. React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet. Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.

Work Activities Inspect inside and outside of buildings to detect hazardous fire conditions or violations of fire codes. Test equipment, such as storage tanks, for fire safety. Test fire-protection equipment. Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with building representatives. Make recommendations.