Fire Inspector na City of Lewiston, ID

About the Department

Where safety meets service – your career as a Fire Inspector starts here! Are you passionate about community safety and public service? The City of Lewiston is seeking a dedicated Fire Inspector to help protect lives and property by ensuring fire codes and safety standards are met. In this role, you’ll work directly with businesses, property owners, and the community to prevent fire risks before they happen. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Under the direction of the Division Chief of Prevention, performs inspections of public and commercial construction, buildings, operations, events and premises to enforce and ensure compliance with fire prevention laws, ordinances and codes of the City of Lewiston, the State of Idaho and nationally recognized standards; investigates fires to determine origin and cause and when necessary collects evidence, questions suspects and witnesses and pursues prosecution of suspected cases of arson; promotes the development and use of effective fire prevention methods; conducts fire prevention programs and provides education and instruction to the general public regarding fire codes, prevention, and fire and life safety.

Position Duties

Reviews building plans, fire protection systems, and subdivision plans for code compliance
Conducts project reviews of proposed plans for code requirements, occupancy classifications, fire flow requirements, etc.
Conducts inspections of site and building elements and systems to ensure compliance with approved plans
Conducts detailed fire and safety inspections of high-risk commercial and industrial facilities
Trains and assists fire crews in matters related to building construction and fire protection systems
Reviews hazardous materials, administrative and site development plans for code compliance
Reviews applications and performs inspections for new business licenses
Provides fire code compliance support to other city departments
Prepares and maintains activity records and special reports
Assists with public relations and conducts public education programs to promote fire safety in the city
Conducts final inspections and testing of new construction, remodels, tenant improvements, etc.
Conducts fire investigations in accordance with the IFC and NFPA 921
Participates in development/construction meetings
Reviews blasting plans for compliance with City ordinance, issues blasting permits and monitors blasting operations
Reviews fireworks vendor applications and conducts fireworks license inspections for sales and storage applicants and pyrotechnic displays
Work with code enforcement officer regarding fire hazards                            
Performs other related duties as required
*This is a safety sensitive position and requires random drug and alcohol testing.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalency; Three (3) years of experience in fire prevention, fire investigations and/or fire inspection work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.  The following licenses and certification are required:  

• ICC Fire Inspector I certification or equivalency  Required to apply
• ICC Fire Inspector II (within 12 months of employment)
• ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification (by the end of the 5^th year of employment)
• National Fire Academy: Fire /Arson Origin & Cause Investigation or equivalency Required to apply
• National Fire Academy: Principles of Fire Protection: Structures & Systems (within 48 months of employment- as determined by the Fire Chief)
• Complete one CFI 3–5 credit hour program per month for the first 24 months of employment; and quarterly thereafter 
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Knowledge & Abilities:

Knowledge:
Fire Department organization
International fire, building, residential, mechanical, and electrical codes
Idaho Fire Code, City Ordinances and multiple NFPA standards
Fire hazards and prevention requirements, inspection procedures
Firefighting techniques, procedures, and equipment
Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures and firefighting equipment and techniques
Hazardous materials storage, use, handling and plan review (explosive, flammable, combustible, caustic, corrosive, cryogenic and other hazardous materials)
The principles and practices of fire origin and fire cause investigations
Arson investigations, investigative case preparation and court testimony
Blasting techniques and operations
Fire behavior and its relationship to buildings, materials and operations
Human behavior during a catastrophic event
Historical issues relevant to local structures and their development/construction
Operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills

Abilities:
Work both alone and in a team environment under extremely stressful situations
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
Inspect businesses, buildings and facilities to assure compliance with fire codes, laws and ordinances
Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing codes, information and/or technology
Read, learn, explain and enforce the International Fire Code, NFPA Standards, International Building Code, and other Federal, State, County and City codes and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and life safety
Attend training, which may require extended time away and travel on weekends and/or evenings, complete trainings successfully
Learn and correctly apply routine division and department policies and procedures
Organize and analyze evidence utilizing the scientific method in accordance with industry standards to determine the origin and cause of fires
Prepare department reports in a clear and understandable manner
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other governmental agencies, subordinates, developers, contractors and the public
Operate a computer and use program applications appropriate to assigned duties
Use appropriate safety tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparatus for fire investigations
Communicate with and evaluate juvenile fire setters and their families
Prioritize and schedule work
Manage time proficiently
Work with other agencies (ATF, police, State Health, State Fire Marshal, insurance representatives and other fire departments) to achieve a common goal

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to working on roofs, in crawl ways, in adverse weather conditions and in fire-damaged structures; emergency call-outs; driving to conduct work.
Physical activities include dexterity of hand and fingers to operate all types of monitoring and office equipment; climbing, crawling, stretching, walking and standing for long periods of time; bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds; physical agility and stamina, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; seeing to operate vehicles and equipment, and to observe and investigate fires; and speaking and hearing to communicate with victims and firefighting personnel in a highly stressful atmosphere and to communicate and perform public presentations.
Incumbents may be exposed to extreme heat and flames, toxic smoke, fumes and gases, chemicals and hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high voltage, working at heights, working within cramped or restrictive chambers, and working with angry and/or abusive individuals. Ability to enforce the code reasonably, fairly and above all, consistently.

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