Salary Breakdown
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Average
$58,480
ANNUAL
$28.11
HOURLY
Entry Level
$39,630
ANNUAL
$19.05
HOURLY
Mid Level
$51,840
ANNUAL
$24.92
HOURLY
Expert Level
$81,850
ANNUAL
$39.35
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
210
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
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Top Expected Tasks
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
01
Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
02
Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
03
Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
04
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
05
Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
06
Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
07
Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
08
Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.
09
Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
10
Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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