Fire Inspector

Hyrum City•Hyrum, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a multi-disciplinary role responsible for protecting life and property through a combination of emergency medical response, fire suppression, and fire prevention. The incumbent operates as a high-level medical provider on emergency scenes while simultaneously serving as a technical expert in fire code enforcement and building inspections during non-emergency hours. Works under the general supervision of the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief.

Requirements

Sufficient education and training to demonstrate ability to perform above and related duties plus certification as a basic fire fighter, plus Firefighter I, Firefighter II Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Wild land Red card, EMT, IC 100,200,700,800.
Able to obtain Inspector I, and Food truck endorsement within 1 Year.
Must be bondable.
Four (4) years progressively responsible experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations effecting goals, objectives, and department operation; principles and practices of fire prevention and suppression; various federal publications, i.e., Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG); maintenance requirements and practices of firefighting equipment and apparatus; departmental rules, policies, and regulations; city geography; emergency medical practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of principles of supervision and management practices and procedures; budget development and preparation; common fire and chemical hazards and related safety precautions; public speaking and interpersonal communication skills; modern practices related to personnel training, management, and motivation; firefighting techniques and equipment; fire/arson investigation procedures.
Considerable Skill in the evaluation of tactical and operational requirements of conflagration situations.; in the operation of Water Truck, Aerial Truck, pumping equipment, etc.
Ability to plan, organize and direct the implementation of overall fire department programs and objectives; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations, develop effective working relationships with local elected officials, city merchants, subordinates, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Able to obtain Inspector I, and Food truck endorsement within 1 Year.

Responsibilities

Provides Advanced Emergency Medical Care (AEMT level) to patients in accordance with state and local protocols.
Performs patient assessments, stabilizes trauma victims, and coordinates with hospital staff during patient hand-offs.
Maintains high-level readiness of medical supplies and ensures the ambulance/squad is fully stocked.
Responds to fire alarms, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue calls.
Performs interior structural firefighting, ventilation, and search and rescue operations.
Operates fire apparatus (engines, ladders, and pumps) and maintains all firefighting equipment to ensure "ready" status.
Acts as a member of a coordinated team under the Incident Command System (ICS).
Conducts fire and life-safety inspections of commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential buildings.
Identifies fire hazards and violations of the International Fire Code (IFC); issues corrective orders and performs follow-up inspections.
Assists in reviewing building plans for fire department access, water supply, and fire protection system requirements.
Witnesses and verifies the testing of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire pumps.