Deputy Fire Marshal

The City of La Porte•La Porte, TX

5d•$29 - $36

About The Position

The Deputy Fire Marshal will alternate between Fire Inspections and Fire Investigations. The Deputy Fire Marshal will inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws. The Deputy Fire Marshal may investigate and gather facts to determine cause and origin of fires and explosions and will assist the Fire Marshal in case development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
2 years of experience in conducting fire inspections preferred.
Basic Fire Inspector, required.
Arson Investigator License issued by Texas Commission on Fire Protection, preferred.
Basic Texas Peace Office License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education, preferred.
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of modern fire inspections and fire investigations.
Applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes pertaining to fire inspection and investigation.
Plan, direct and organize public fire education programs.
Have ability to work independently and self initiate activities.
Experience with public speaking and/or presentation of fire prevention programs.
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in conducting fire inspections
Arson Investigator License issued by Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Basic Texas Peace Office License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education

Responsibilities

Will conduct fire and life safety inspections of mercantile and manufacturing businesses, public buildings, and state licensed facilities.
Develops and presents fire education programs to businesses, various groups and public/private schools.
Provides classroom instruction fire/life safety hazards.
Investigates complaints regarding hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
Investigates cause and origin of fires.
Investigates reported burn injuries.
Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.
Collects evidence.
Prepares documentation for civil and criminal courts.
Arrest arson suspects and testify in court (If TCLEOSE Certified).
Review blueprints for fire code compliance.
Prepare memorandums and technical reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.