Fire Inspectors

The Fire Inspector performs inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance of customer fire alarm and life safety systems. The position documents system conditions, identifies deficiencies, communicates findings, and supports timely corrective work. The Fire Inspector works closely with Fire Inspection Coordinators, service technicians, customers, and monitoring personnel to complete scheduled work safely and accurately, following applicable requirements, manufacturer instructions, and company procedures.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is daily, weekly, monthly supervision of the areas detailed below. Please note that that essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect and test fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, supervisory devices, communication equipment, and backup power supplies within the assigned scope of work. Perform scheduled inspections, functional testing, and preventive maintenance; review prior reports, device inventories, service history, and site requirements before beginning work.

Coordinate testing with customers, Fire Inspection Coordinators, monitoring personnel, and other affected parties. Follow required procedures for placing systems on test, managing impairments, restoring service, and verifying normal operation before leaving the site. Verify alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals, including receipt by the monitoring station where applicable.

Test system interfaces only within training, authorization, and the approved testing scope. Identify and promptly report failed devices, damaged equipment, inaccessible components, system impairments, and other deficiencies. Escalate urgent life safety concerns to management and follow established notification procedures.

Complete accurate inspection reports, device test results, deficiency descriptions, photographs, work orders, and customer acknowledgments. Clearly identify untested items, access limitations, and required follow-up. Explain inspection findings and recommended corrective work to customers. Provide findings to the appropriate coordinator or manager for estimates, scheduling, and follow-up inspections.

Perform authorized troubleshooting, minor repairs, device replacement, and reinspection within assigned qualifications. Coordinate work requiring additional expertise or authorization with management. Assist with acceptance testing and inspections involving the authority having jurisdiction as assigned. Support sprinkler monitoring and related interfaces; perform other fire protection testing only when qualified and specifically authorized.

Maintain professional customer relationships, protect customer property, and keep work areas orderly. Communicate delays, access issues, schedule changes, and unfinished work promptly. Additional Responsibilities Maintain tools, test equipment, assigned inventory, company vehicle, and protective equipment; report damage, equipment concerns, and supply needs promptly.

Follow company safety procedures, use appropriate protective equipment, and operate ladders and lifts only when trained and authorized. Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses. Submit complete and accurate time records, inspection documentation, and service records within company deadlines. Follow scheduling, attendance, meal and rest break, and vehicle policies.

Attend product and technical training and maintain required credentials. Participate in the on-call rotation and after-hours work when assigned, following company procedures. Perform other related duties consistent with the position, training, and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience inspecting and servicing commercial fire alarm systems; NICET certification in fire alarm systems or inspection and testing of fire alarm systems; relevant manufacturer training; and familiarity with monitoring communications, and electronic inspection reporting. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Work takes place at customer facilities, construction sites, and in office settings.

Duties may require driving, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in restricted spaces. The position involves handling tools, equipment, and ladders and moving materials using appropriate assistance or mechanical aids. Employees must be able to identify device indicators, read technical information, and communicate test results and safety instructions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Conditions may include indoor and outdoor work, temperature changes, dust, noise, and electrical or mechanical hazards. Required protective equipment and safe work practices must be used.

Essential functions

may be performed with reasonable accommodation. General Statement This description summarizes the position and does not list every assignment.

Responsibilities

may change based on business needs and employee qualifications. This position performs company inspection and service work; regulatory enforcement and official approvals remain with the appropriate authority.