South Adams County Fire Protection District 4 (CO)
Fire Prevention Inspector/Investigator
South Adams County Fire Protection District 4 (CO), Commerce City, Colorado, United States, 80022
Fire Prevention Inspector / Investigator (2 Positions Available)
Division:
Fire Prevention Supervisor:
Fire Prevention Lieutenant FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Salary:
$88,620 - $105,236 annually DOE
Recruitment Period:
January 5-16, 2026
This position is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period from the date of hire.
Are you a detail-oriented fire service professional who is passionate about life safety, code compliance, and fire investigation? Do you thrive in a role that combines technical expertise, public interaction, and investigative responsibility?
At South Adams County Fire Department, the Fire Prevention Inspector/Investigator plays a critical role in protecting lives, property, and the community through proactive fire prevention, thorough inspections, and comprehensive fire investigations. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with fire operations personnel, business owners, contractors, and the public while serving as a trusted authority on fire and life safety. Highly motivated professionals who value integrity, teamwork, and public service are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary The Fire Inspector/Investigator is responsible for conducting inspections of new and existing buildings, private water supply systems, and fire protection systems to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes and nationally recognized standards. This position witnesses and evaluates required testing of fire protection equipment and water supplies, conducts comprehensive fire investigations, prepares reports and correspondence, responds to fire emergencies as directed, processes complaints, and participates in public education and public relations programs.
The Fire Inspector/Investigator is assigned scheduled on-call duties and must be available to respond to incidents requiring investigative services.
Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties listed below represent the primary responsibilities of the Fire Inspector/Investigator and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Maintain working knowledge of Department rules, policies, procedures, the Policy Manual, and Standard Operating Guidelines.
Schedule, conduct, and document inspections of existing occupancies, construction projects, private water supply systems, fire protection systems, hazardous material processes, special events, and permitted operations.
Track, document, and maintain records related to the inspection and enforcement program.
Serve as a technical resource by answering public inquiries related to fire and life safety.
Assist with the identification and prioritization of target hazards.
Support Operations personnel with company pre-incident planning activities.
Teach and assist with fire and life safety education programs as directed.
Assist individuals, businesses, and contractors in understanding and complying with applicable fire codes and nationally recognized standards.
Support enforcement actions when voluntary compliance is not achieved.
Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with Department personnel, volunteers, reserve members, partner agencies, and the community.
Communicate clearly, professionally, and constructively in both written and verbal formats.
Work effectively in a progressive, team-oriented environment while demonstrating initiative and professionalism.
Promote a positive and professional image of the Department at all times.
Conduct fire cause and origin investigations and serve as an on-call Fire Investigator.
While on-call, carry a department-issued or approved phone and respond to investigative incidents within forty-five (45) minutes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Certification Requirements
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications (upon or within 6 months of hire).
State of Colorado Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications (upon or within 6 months of hire).
American Heart Association CPR and AED certification and/or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians license (any level) (upon or within 6 months of hire).
State of Colorado or Colorado Metro Certification Board Hazardous Materials Awareness or Operations certification, or equivalent (upon or within 6 months of hire).
General knowledge of fire and life safety inspection practices and fire investigation techniques.
Proficiency in personal computer use and applicable software, including Department RMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and solve problems effectively.
Knowledge of modern fire prevention practices, fire and life safety education principles, equipment, and investigative methodologies.
Ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and multiple responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences of varying ages and abilities.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply fire codes, standards, technical documents, and best practices.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with hazardous materials operations and high-piled storage occupancies.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position requires work in a wide variety of environments, including office settings, commercial occupancies, construction sites, and emergency scenes.
Combination of sedentary office work and active fieldwork.
Must successfully pass the Department’s physical fitness test upon hire and annually thereafter, as required.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally up to one hundred (100) pounds.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, climb, grip, dig, reach overhead and away from the body, and perform repetitive motions.
Required to work in all weather conditions and temperatures below twenty (20) degrees and above one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit.
Work may occur under hazardous conditions, including weakened structures, uneven surfaces, moving machinery, fire scenes, electrical hazards, heights, and confined spaces.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, and other contaminants requiring the use of personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Exposure to high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
Frequent use of sensory abilities, including sight, hearing, speech, smell, touch, depth perception, and color vision.
Occasional periods of high physical, mental, and emotional stress.
Occasional work outside normal business hours, including special events.
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
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Fire Prevention Supervisor:
Fire Prevention Lieutenant FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Salary:
$88,620 - $105,236 annually DOE
Recruitment Period:
January 5-16, 2026
This position is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period from the date of hire.
Are you a detail-oriented fire service professional who is passionate about life safety, code compliance, and fire investigation? Do you thrive in a role that combines technical expertise, public interaction, and investigative responsibility?
At South Adams County Fire Department, the Fire Prevention Inspector/Investigator plays a critical role in protecting lives, property, and the community through proactive fire prevention, thorough inspections, and comprehensive fire investigations. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with fire operations personnel, business owners, contractors, and the public while serving as a trusted authority on fire and life safety. Highly motivated professionals who value integrity, teamwork, and public service are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary The Fire Inspector/Investigator is responsible for conducting inspections of new and existing buildings, private water supply systems, and fire protection systems to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes and nationally recognized standards. This position witnesses and evaluates required testing of fire protection equipment and water supplies, conducts comprehensive fire investigations, prepares reports and correspondence, responds to fire emergencies as directed, processes complaints, and participates in public education and public relations programs.
The Fire Inspector/Investigator is assigned scheduled on-call duties and must be available to respond to incidents requiring investigative services.
Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties listed below represent the primary responsibilities of the Fire Inspector/Investigator and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Maintain working knowledge of Department rules, policies, procedures, the Policy Manual, and Standard Operating Guidelines.
Schedule, conduct, and document inspections of existing occupancies, construction projects, private water supply systems, fire protection systems, hazardous material processes, special events, and permitted operations.
Track, document, and maintain records related to the inspection and enforcement program.
Serve as a technical resource by answering public inquiries related to fire and life safety.
Assist with the identification and prioritization of target hazards.
Support Operations personnel with company pre-incident planning activities.
Teach and assist with fire and life safety education programs as directed.
Assist individuals, businesses, and contractors in understanding and complying with applicable fire codes and nationally recognized standards.
Support enforcement actions when voluntary compliance is not achieved.
Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with Department personnel, volunteers, reserve members, partner agencies, and the community.
Communicate clearly, professionally, and constructively in both written and verbal formats.
Work effectively in a progressive, team-oriented environment while demonstrating initiative and professionalism.
Promote a positive and professional image of the Department at all times.
Conduct fire cause and origin investigations and serve as an on-call Fire Investigator.
While on-call, carry a department-issued or approved phone and respond to investigative incidents within forty-five (45) minutes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Certification Requirements
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications (upon or within 6 months of hire).
State of Colorado Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications (upon or within 6 months of hire).
American Heart Association CPR and AED certification and/or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians license (any level) (upon or within 6 months of hire).
State of Colorado or Colorado Metro Certification Board Hazardous Materials Awareness or Operations certification, or equivalent (upon or within 6 months of hire).
General knowledge of fire and life safety inspection practices and fire investigation techniques.
Proficiency in personal computer use and applicable software, including Department RMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and solve problems effectively.
Knowledge of modern fire prevention practices, fire and life safety education principles, equipment, and investigative methodologies.
Ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and multiple responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences of varying ages and abilities.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply fire codes, standards, technical documents, and best practices.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with hazardous materials operations and high-piled storage occupancies.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position requires work in a wide variety of environments, including office settings, commercial occupancies, construction sites, and emergency scenes.
Combination of sedentary office work and active fieldwork.
Must successfully pass the Department’s physical fitness test upon hire and annually thereafter, as required.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally up to one hundred (100) pounds.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, climb, grip, dig, reach overhead and away from the body, and perform repetitive motions.
Required to work in all weather conditions and temperatures below twenty (20) degrees and above one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit.
Work may occur under hazardous conditions, including weakened structures, uneven surfaces, moving machinery, fire scenes, electrical hazards, heights, and confined spaces.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, and other contaminants requiring the use of personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Exposure to high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
Frequent use of sensory abilities, including sight, hearing, speech, smell, touch, depth perception, and color vision.
Occasional periods of high physical, mental, and emotional stress.
Occasional work outside normal business hours, including special events.
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
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