What it pays
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Half of all Fire Inspectors and Investigators in the U.S. earn more than $75,920 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,530 and $118,750. About 13,800 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Fire Inspectors and Investigators”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$75,920typical pay / year
13,800people in this work
$118,750+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Get approval1
Develop or review fire exit plans.
+Update the building evacuation plan for the civic centre, redline new exit routes and assembly points to…
Develop or review fire exit plans.
+Update the building evacuation plan for the civic centre, redline new exit routes and assembly points to reflect the recent floor reconfiguration, confirm signage locations and circulate the revised plan to facilities and the duty manager by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Care1
Instruct children about fire dangers
+Prepare a 20-minute classroom talk for Year 3 and 4 at St. Martin's Primary on how matches and lighters start…
Instruct children about fire dangers
+Prepare a 20-minute classroom talk for Year 3 and 4 at St. Martin's Primary on how matches and lighters start fires, include three simple rules, two short activities, and a one-page take-home safety sheet for parents by Friday morning.
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Analysing1
Investigate suspicious fires
+Compile an initial incident file for the warehouse fire on Old Mill Road: list responders, timeline, witness…
Investigate suspicious fires
+Compile an initial incident file for the warehouse fire on Old Mill Road: list responders, timeline, witness names, observable ignition sources, and request CCTV and supplier delivery logs to support the forensic review by Monday.
The tools that do the workNational Fire Incident Reporting System NFIRSWeb browserjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Keeping the record1
Photograph damage and evidence
+Create a photo log for the Elm Street blaze: name each image with location, date, time, compass bearing and…
Photograph damage and evidence
+Create a photo log for the Elm Street blaze: name each image with location, date, time, compass bearing and brief description, flag items that appear to be evidence, and export a PDF evidence sheet to attach to the investigation file tonight.
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Protecting2
Enforce laws concerning flammable materials
+Draft an enforcement notice for the corner shop storing bulk solvent cans without permitted storage: cite the…
Enforce laws concerning flammable materials
+Draft an enforcement notice for the corner shop storing bulk solvent cans without permitted storage: cite the relevant breach, list required remedial steps with 14-day deadline, and send to the proprietor and the council compliance officer by close of business tomorrow.
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Conduct fire exit drills
+Plan and schedule a daytime drill for the east wing: pick two realistic alarm scenarios, set staggered room…
Conduct fire exit drills
+Plan and schedule a daytime drill for the east wing: pick two realistic alarm scenarios, set staggered room release times to test stairwell flow, notify building managers and fire marshals, and produce a one-page after-action checklist to capture timings and issues.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work15
Educate the public on disaster response
+Run a community disaster-response workshop for Riverside next Tuesday: bring laminated evacuation maps,…
Educate the public on disaster response
+Run a community disaster-response workshop for Riverside next Tuesday: bring laminated evacuation maps, demonstrate extinguisher use, hand out the home-preparedness checklist, and collect sign-up emails for the follow-up drill.
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Educate public on fire safety
+Organise a two-hour public fire-safety session at the library on Saturday, cover smoke-alarm placement,…
Educate public on fire safety
+Organise a two-hour public fire-safety session at the library on Saturday, cover smoke-alarm placement, cooking and electrical fire prevention, show the extinguishing demo, distribute bilingual flyers, and record attendee contact details for safety-alert texts.
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Issue permits for public assemblies.
+Issue a public assembly permit for the Farmers Market on Main Street next Saturday, approve capacity,…
Issue permits for public assemblies.
+Issue a public assembly permit for the Farmers Market on Main Street next Saturday, approve capacity, required exits and fire marshal conditions, notify procurement and local police of restrictions, and return the signed permit to Events by Wednesday noon.
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Review blueprints and building plans
+Review the new mixed-use tower blueprints for 42 Elm Street, confirm stair and corridor widths, sprinkler…
Review blueprints and building plans
+Review the new mixed-use tower blueprints for 42 Elm Street, confirm stair and corridor widths, sprinkler zoning, and means of egress, flag any code non-compliance for return to the architect with a two-week deadline.
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Test sites and materials to establish facts
+Inspect the renovated community hall site, collect samples of the insulation and wall finishes, run…
Test sites and materials to establish facts
+Inspect the renovated community hall site, collect samples of the insulation and wall finishes, run flashpoint and burn-rate tests, document test results and recommend remedial materials within five days.
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Dust evidence for latent fingerprints
+Dust the scene at 18 Pine Lane for latent prints after the minor electrical fire, photograph each area before…
Dust evidence for latent fingerprints
+Dust the scene at 18 Pine Lane for latent prints after the minor electrical fire, photograph each area before processing, collect and label lifts, and submit evidence chain paperwork to Records today.
The tools that do the workXerox Government systems FIREHOUSEjob descriptions
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Support municipal fire departments
+Coordinate support for the Westside volunteer brigade: confirm hydrant maps, deliver spare breathing…
Support municipal fire departments
+Coordinate support for the Westside volunteer brigade: confirm hydrant maps, deliver spare breathing apparatus, schedule joint training on building search next Tuesday evening, and log resource allocation in the incident system.
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Enforce fire prevention and safety regulations in non-compliant facilities
+Serve the notice of violation to Riverside Warehouse, itemise blocked exits, missing signage and disabled…
Enforce fire prevention and safety regulations in non-compliant facilities
+Serve the notice of violation to Riverside Warehouse, itemise blocked exits, missing signage and disabled alarms, order corrective actions within 14 days, set re-inspection, and copy legal counsel and city compliance to the file.
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Package collected evidence securely
+Package the seized accelerant samples, damaged wiring photos, scene notes and chain-of-custody form into…
Package collected evidence securely
+Package the seized accelerant samples, damaged wiring photos, scene notes and chain-of-custody form into tamper-evident evidence bags, label each item with incident 2026-07-12, secure in evidence locker with two-person log and photograph before sealing.
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Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies
+Set up a coordination brief with Detective Ruiz from Metro Police, Building Inspector Clare, and the arson…
Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies
+Set up a coordination brief with Detective Ruiz from Metro Police, Building Inspector Clare, and the arson task force for Wednesday 09:00 to share scene findings, agree on interview leads, and assign lead agency for forensic testing.
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Subpoena and interview witnesses and property owners
+Serve subpoenas to witness Ana Morales and owner James Patel for recorded interviews on Thursday 14:00, draft…
Subpoena and interview witnesses and property owners
+Serve subpoenas to witness Ana Morales and owner James Patel for recorded interviews on Thursday 14:00, draft interview questions, notify legal counsel, and prepare property access release forms to bring to the interviews.
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Supervise staff and evaluate performance
+Run the quarterly performance review for Suppression Team A: pull response-time and training-attendance…
Supervise staff and evaluate performance
+Run the quarterly performance review for Suppression Team A: pull response-time and training-attendance records, summarise safety violations, write individual feedback comments, and schedule one-on-one development meetings next week.
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Enforce fire codes and regulations
+Inspect 45 High Street for code breaches, document three violations with photos and the cited code sections,…
Enforce fire codes and regulations
+Inspect 45 High Street for code breaches, document three violations with photos and the cited code sections, issue a written notice requiring corrective action within 21 days, and log the enforcement action in the department record.
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Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
+Conduct an internal investigation into Lieutenant Ramos for alleged neglect during the March 3 response:…
Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
+Conduct an internal investigation into Lieutenant Ramos for alleged neglect during the March 3 response: gather dispatch logs, training records, witness statements, and preserved personnel files, interview involved crew, and deliver a confidential findings report to Chief Morales within ten working days.
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Fire dynamics
+Record the sprinkler test results, smoke-layer observations, and our computed flame-spread rates into the…
Fire dynamics
+Record the sprinkler test results, smoke-layer observations, and our computed flame-spread rates into the fire dynamics log for Building 7, attach the instrument traces, and schedule a review with maintenance on Friday at 0900.
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