The Fire Prevention Specialist conducts technical work in the fire prevention program. Educates and informs the public about fire hazards. Handles building plan reviews, fire protection system plan reviews, systems tests, apparatus access issues, and other fire prevention and code enforcement concerns. Perform various related duties, including safety inspections of department equipment, personnel, and facilities.
- Assist in planning and implementing the fire and arson prevention and public fire education program.
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Inspect commercial, industrial and residential establishments, for existing or potential fire hazards and order correction of dangerous conditions.
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Receive complaints on fire hazards, investigate them, and recommend or order methods of correction.
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Inspect schools for fire hazards, conduct fire drills, and give talks to students on fire hazards and drill procedures.
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Cooperate with inspectors or field service workers of other municipal departments when making inspections to correct or remove hazards involving structural, electrical, and utility service safety.
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Cooperate with private contractors and/or private business owners when making inspections to correct or remove hazards involving structural, electrical, and utility service safety for new or existing construction.
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Prepare reports of inspections and maintain files on all records.
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Review site and building plans, note code violations and make recommendations for changes.
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Review fire protection systems plan, note deficiencies and make recommendations for improving systems.
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Inspect, review and test fire protection systems.
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Interact with officials of all departments involved in regulating construction and use.
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Coordinates safety inspections of department equipment, apparatus and facilities.
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Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
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Performs all other job related duties as assigned.
The employee must frequently lift and move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Possibility of severe injury or loss of life while fighting fires or providing medical services. The noise level is usually moderate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
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Knowledge of Fire and Life Safety Standards generally accepted in the International Fire Code.
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Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to fire, hazardous materials, and life safety systems.
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Ability to function with minimum supervision and complete assignments in a timely, organized manner.
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Ability to read and interpret codes and other legal documents.
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Ability to review and interpret plans, specifications, environmental and/or technical reports.
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Ability to communicate with others and assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
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Ability to operate assigned equipment.
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Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
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Possess knowledge of proper documentation of incident information, to include fire reports.
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Understand and utilize principles of supervision, interaction management, and delegation of authority.
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Maintain proficiency in fire prevention techniques.
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Knowledge of Emergency Driving and Defensive Driving.
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Must have excellent Human Relations skills.
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Practical knowledge of building construction practices, and properties of electricity.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent; Two years of experience as a Firefighter or equivalent. Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) basic fire inspector's certificate. Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a driving record that meets City guidelines. Employees may be required to obtain other specialized training to meet the fire department's needs.