In addition to managing the daily operations of fire prevention, fire inspections and fire code enforcement, the Fire Marshal must be available for emergencies during non-working hours. His work is supervised by the Fire Chief and reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results achieved. His position requires a broad knowledge of fire administration, firefighting techniques, fire prevention, communications and emergency services.
The Fire Marshal's major responsibilities are to
- Plan, coordinate and direct division personnel in conducting fire inspections and building preplans.
- Consult with architects and engineers on building plans prior to drafting; review plans for renovation and new construction for compliance with fire and life safety codes; and approve, deny, or recommend changes to building plans.
- Conduct on-site inspections of new construction and renovation to ensure code compliance.
- Work with other State fire marshals to enforce fire codes; attend State fire marshal training classes to ensure proper interpretation of codes.
- Inspect commercial and public buildings for fire code and City code compliance; notify the Codes Enforcement Officer of violations of City code.
- Develop and maintain fire inspection records in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
- Assist with the development and implementation of fire prevention programs.
Meeting NFPA Requirements
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires all municipalities and counties in the United States to submit fire, injury and casualty information annually. This data is used in tracking the various types of fires, injuries and fatalities throughout the country. The information is then used to formulate fire and life safety codes and to set industry standards.
Fire Inspector
The Fire Inspector performs administrative and inspection duties, and must be available during non-working hours for emergencies. His work is supervised by the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results achieved. He must have a broad knowledge of fire administration, firefighting techniques, fire prevention, communications and emergency services.
The Fire Inspector's major responsibilities are to
- Plan, coordinate and direct annual fire inspections.
- Consult with the Fire Marshal, City building inspectors, architects and engineers on building plans prior to drafting; review plans for renovation and new construction for compliance with fire and life safety codes; approve, deny, or recommend changes to building plans.
- Conduct on-site inspection of new construction and renovation to ensure code compliance.
- Work with State fire marshals to enforce fire codes; attend State fire marshal training classes to ensure proper interpretation of codes.
- Inspect commercial and public buildings for fire code and City code compliance. Notify the Codes Enforcement Officer of violations of City code.
- Develop and maintain fire inspection records in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
To contact the Fire Inspector please call 404-370-4119.