Fire Inspector & Fire Marshal Jobs in Washington
2 postings open at 2 departments in Washington.
Fire prevention openings: fire inspector, fire marshal, deputy fire marshal, fire investigator and plans examiner positions. FireJobs lists a posting here when the department puts inspector, marshal, prevention or investigator in the job title. Members see the salary, the closing date and the direct application link on every one.
Departments hiring in Washington
Fire Inspector & Fire Marshal Jobs, explained
- How many fire inspector and fire marshal jobs are open in Washington?
- 2 prevention postings are open right now at 2 departments in Washington on FireJobs. Members see the salary, closing date and application link for each.
- What does a fire inspector do?
- Fire inspectors check buildings for compliance with the fire code, review sprinkler and alarm plans, issue permits and follow up on violations. Many positions are civilian and do not require firefighting experience; others are sworn roles filled from the suppression ranks. The posting states which.
- What certifications do fire inspector jobs require?
- Most postings ask for Fire Inspector I or II (NFPA 1031) or the ICC Fire Inspector certification, and fire marshal positions usually add Fire Investigator (NFPA 1033) and supervisory experience. Some states run their own inspector certification programs.
- Is a fire marshal a police officer?
- In some states a fire marshal or fire investigator has peace officer status to investigate arson and make arrests, and those postings require police academy training. In others it is a code enforcement role without law enforcement powers. Read the posting; the requirements make the difference clear.