DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL - Fire Marshal's Office
Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Deputy Fire Marshal is responsible for investigating fires, arson, explosions, fire hazards, complaints, and bomb threats. They will also prepare/file arson cases to the Criminal District Attorney's Office, maintain/enforce the Tarrant County Fire Code for the unincorporated areas of the County, conduct fire safety inspections in County buildings/jails, and teach fire prevention. This position works with all of the fire departments in the County. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of fire/arson investigating, fire inspection experience, and criminal investigating.
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection certified Fire/Arson Investigator, and Fire Inspector and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensed Peace Officer.
- Valid Texas driver license.
Responsibilities
- Investigates fires, arson, explosions and related crimes.
- Administers and enforces the Tarrant County Fire Code.
- Issues permits, collects permits and inspection fees, reviews construction and fire suppression system plans, and inspects new businesses.
- Works with builders and business owners on new construction projects and conducts site visits and inspections on new construction projects.
- Provides fire prevention education and training.
- Works with county, city, state, and federal agencies regarding fire investigations and complaints.
- Maintains files, records, and reports.
- Coordinates the Tarrant County Arson Task Force.
- Works with the Tarrant County Emergency Services District #1 and all of the fire departments in the County on inspections, investigations, and training.
- Serves as part of the response team for emergency management dealing with disasters and Homeland Security issues.
- Coordinates and investigates hazmat incidents in the unincorporated areas and smaller cities.
- Enforces State fireworks rules, inspects fireworks stands, and issues and reviews firework permits.
- Files arson cases with the Criminal District Attorney's Office and testifies in court.
- Conducts fire and life safety inspections and handles complaints.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
