Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Fire inspectors conduct examinations to enforce fire-prevention laws, ordinances, and codes; promote the development and use of effective fire-prevention methods; and provide instruction to the fire department and the general public regarding fire codes and prevention. They are employed by local fire departments and private companies, including factories, sawmills, chemical plants, and universities. Approximately 17,300 fire inspectors and investigators are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Helpful
Scientific
Career Ladder
Fire Marshal, or Fire Captain, or Plant Risk Manager
Fire Inspector
Firefighter or Fire Safety Technician
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