Fire Inspector

Wallingford, Town of • Wallingford, CT

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About The Position

This posting is open only to current volunteer firefighters with the Town of Wallingford Fire Department. The Fire Inspector performs inspections within the jurisdiction of the Fire Marshal’s Office to determine compliance with Town ordinances, state statutes and related codes, and other regulations concerning protection of life and property from fires. The position inspects assigned buildings regulated by the Connecticut Fire Safety and Prevention Codes and CGS 29-305. It records code violations and forwards those records to the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal for possible abatement orders. The Fire Inspector also assists the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshals with fire drills, public life-safety education programs, and fire investigations as directed, in accordance with CGS 29-302.

Requirements

• This posting is open only to current volunteer firefighters with the Town of Wallingford Fire Department.
• High school graduate or GED, with four years of experience as a career member of the Wallingford Fire Department; alternatively, a volunteer firefighter with the Wallingford Fire Department must have four years of experience as a career firefighter with another fire department.
• EMTs with four years of experience as a career member of the Wallingford Fire Department must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in CGS Section 29-298(a).
• Good knowledge of local building codes, construction materials, and fire-prevention methods to recognize existing and potential fire hazards in a variety of structures and related installations.
• Good knowledge of the Connecticut Fire Safety and Prevention Codes and CGS 29-305.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and investigate data and information, make determinations, and present findings orally or in writing.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Fire Marshal’s Office and Wallingford Fire Department, as well as relevant Town ordinances.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, and the public.
• Ability to prepare written reports and records.
• Current Town of Wallingford Fire Department members must have a passing annual physical exam. New employees must meet the National Fire Protection Association’s 1582 Standard; Category B conditions are evaluated case by case by the Fire Department physician, while Category A conditions preclude firefighting operations.
• Must meet and maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration Respiratory Protection Standards (29 CFR 1910.134), as amended.
• Must possess and maintain State of Connecticut Fire Marshal Certification. A provisional appointee must complete the first available State Fire Marshal Fire Code Inspector module successfully and receive certification before appointment as a Fire Inspector.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned buildings for compliance with applicable Town ordinances, state statutes, Connecticut Fire Safety and Prevention Codes, and other fire-protection regulations.
• Record Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Code violations and forward records to the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal so abatement orders can be issued when required.
• Assist the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshals with fire drills, public life-safety education programs, and fire investigations as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED