City of Forest Park
The Fire Inspector works under the immediate supervision of the Fire Marshal, and is responsible for enforcing the fire code by conducting fire safety inspections in new and existing commercial, retail, industrial and multi-family occupancies.
Responsibilities include communicating fire protection and prevention practices to business, residents, building owners and the general public, responding to inquiries regarding fire and life safety practices, preparing reports based on observations conducted in the field, reviewing plans, maintaining records, and enforcing the City of Forest Park and Ohio Fire Codes.
Essential Functions:
Enforces all provisions of the Forest Park Fire Code, the Ohio Fire Code, the International Fire Code, and the maintenance provisions of the Ohio Basic Building Code.
Communicates with businesses, property owners, designers, contractors, and the general public with regard to fire protection and prevention practices, inquiries regarding fire and life safety practices, inspection procedures and practices, and investigation, complaints and appeals procedures.
Forwards any complaints from the public and forwards them to the Fire Marshal for follow-up.
Assists in fire protection plan reviews and inspections of new buildings with the City of Forest Park Building Department and other building departments serving areas with which the Forest Park Fire Department has contracts.
Verifies that special code requirements for special occupancies and processes are maintained.
Maintains records covering inspections, complaints and investigations.
Conducts research to identify applicable codes and standards for given fire and/or life safety issues.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities:
Ability to understand and enforce the Forest Park Fire Code, the Ohio Fire Code, the International Fire Code, and the maintenance provision of the Ohio Basic Building Code.
Ability to converse and interact with business owners, property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public on both highly technical and basic human levels in an informative but helpful manner.
Thorough knowledge of fire fighting methods and procedures, and their relationship to building construction and fire protection systems.
Basic knowledge of fire protection systems, including NFPA 13, and 13R sprinkler systems, fire alarm and supervision systems, commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems, stand pipe systems, underground fire lines, and hazardous materials.
Minimum Required Experience And Training:
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum of three years experience as a fire inspector and one-year experience in reviewing plans.
Maintenance of a State of Ohio Fire Inspector I or II certification.
Minimum of a State of Ohio Firefighter I certification.
The City of Forest Park offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including: pension plan, health care, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave and deferred compensations plans.
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