Fire Marshal

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

2d•$44 - $61

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the fire prevention division and performing a variety of professional, administrative, and managerial duties related to fire prevention and public education, technical community risk reduction, fire investigation, plan reviews, site inspections, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of fire prevention, investigation, and inspection techniques
Fire tactics and suppression techniques
Building materials, construction practices, and related mechanical systems
Fire prevention laws, codes, and ordinances
Local and National Building and Fire Codes
Skilled in customer service
Working under stress and using good judgement in emergency situations
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and building construction plans and specifications
Enforce fire prevention codes and ordinance firmly, tactfully, and impartially
Conduct thorough fire investigations in conformance with legal requirements and procedures
Draft, revise, and render technical interpretations of fire prevention codes and ordinances
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, law enforcement, municipal officials, builders, business owners, and the general public
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action
Work irregular hours
Subject to emergency call out 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Graduation from an accredited university or college with an associate degree in fire science or a closely related field (bachelor's degree preferred) and seven (7) or more years firefighting experience with knowledge in fire prevention, fire investigation, fire code enforcement, hazardous materials management, plans reviews, and community risk reduction, including divisional or departmental management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State of Utah Driver's License Class "D"
UFRA/IFSAC Firefighter I & II
UFRA/IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Inspector I & II (or ICC Fire Inspector)
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Investigator I (or IAAI Fire Investigation Technician)
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Instructor I
UFRA Fire and Life Safety Educator
ICC or IFSAC Plans Examiner (within 1 year)
NIMS IS-700, IS-706, IS-800
NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300
State of Utah Licensed Advanced EMT or Paramedic

Nice To Haves

UFRA/IFSAC Apparatus Driver Operator Pumper & Aerial
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Instructor II
UFRA/IFSAC Fire Officer I & II
UFRA/NFA Incident Safety Officer
UFRA CTC Operations and Tactics
NIMS IS-703
NIMS ICS-400
Supervisory Fire Officer Designation
Managing Fire Officer Designation

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and administer the day-to-day operations of the fire prevention division.
Respond to emergencies as needed, which include but are not limited to the direct involvement in mitigation, fire investigation, and evidence preservation.
Schedule and conduct fire prevention and education activities for schools, community groups, and public events.
Work with building officials to review residential and business plans for fire safety compliance.
Coordinate, conduct, and document annual business inspections.
Attend training to achieve and maintain necessary certifications.
Work closely with the fire department and city personnel to accomplish common goals.
Research and prepare grants applicable to fire prevention and education.
Study, analyze, and interpret fire prevention codes, laws, and ordinances.
Represent the city and serve as a department liaison on various committees and task forces as assigned.
Maintain a productive working environment which includes, but is not limited to, a spirit of cooperation with co-workers, peers, and the public.
Perform additional duties as assigned.