Fire Marshal

City of Durant • Durant, OK

5h

About The Position

The Fire Marshal provides a proactive fire prevention program through building inspections, enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances, fire safety education, and fire investigations. The role coordinates inspections and reviews construction plans to ensure compliance with fire codes and regulations, addresses code compliance issues, and develops procedures for plan review, inspections, and investigations. The Fire Marshal also investigates fires and suspected arson, documents scenes and evidence, prepares reports, assists with prosecutions, and coordinates fire safety and prevention programs.

Requirements

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in firefighting or investigation.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Meet the minimum requirements for acceptance into the Oklahoma Firefighter Pension and Retirement System (OFPRS).
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Firefighter I certification.
• Fire & Life Safety Educator I certification.
• Fire Instructor I certification.
• Fire Inspector I certification.
• Fire Investigator (Basic), 40 hours.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Course.
• Cleet Certification upon departmental request.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training in firefighting and prevention, fire investigation, safety, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate inspections of fire protection systems and equipment, new construction projects, and businesses before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; prepare required reports.
• Review and evaluate building construction plans, architectural plans, and fire protection systems for compliance with applicable fire codes and regulations.
• Address compliance issues involving federal, state, and local fire safety codes; recommend policy, procedure, and ordinance revisions as needed.
• Verify through on-site inspections that required facilities have pre-fire plans meeting fire safety standards.
• Develop and implement procedures for reviewing plans, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and related activities.
• Investigate fires and arson to determine origin and cause, follow evidence chain-of-custody procedures, and participate in prosecution activities as required.
• Interview bystanders and personnel at fire scenes and document scenes with photographs, sketches, and diagrams.
• Conduct follow-up investigations, prepare investigation reports, and assist with prosecution of violators.
• Coordinate and maintain fire safety and prevention programs.
• Prepare and present educational sessions on general fire safety, fire extinguisher use, alarm systems, and chemical storage safety.

What This Job Offers

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