Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal

Roanoke Fire-EMS, an Internationally Accredited ISO Class 1 Fire-EMS Department, is seeking candidates for the position of Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal. Employees in this classification serve as a fire inspector/investigator for an assigned zone of the City of Roanoke while also supporting fire investigation activities as needed. The Assistant Fire Marshals enforce the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, issuing citations and summonses as necessary for enforcement. Assistant Fire Marshals are also responsible for conducting both cause and origin and criminal investigations of fires, explosions, or other incidents. Ideal candidates are highly energetic and strongly motivated with a passion for fire prevention and fire investigation activities. Candidates should have fire inspection and investigation experience, but current full-time employees of Roanoke Fire-EMS will be considered without this experience, but will be required to obtain all required certifications to maintain appointment. Candidates familiar with the City of Roanoke are encouraged to apply.

Performs responsible protective and technical service work in the Fire Marshal's Office of Roanoke Fire – EMS Department. Enforces the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and the City Fire Prevention Code through fire code enforcement inspections, operational permit inspections and complaint investigations; issues citations and summonses as necessary for enforcement. Provides fire code interpretations and consultations to members of the public; surveys buildings and makes recommendations for egress planning, fire extinguisher locations, and general fire prevention practices. Performs plan reviews on comprehensive site plans, fire protection system plans, and fire detection system plans. Delivers public fire and life safety education to members of the public. Investigates and determines origin and causes of fires and provides testimony on same. Assists in the work of extinguishing fires and/or related EMS operations related to incident. Subject to call back as well as a routine on call schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, three to five years related experience in fire suppression, fire prevention, EMS and fire/arson investigation work, valid Virginia driver's permit, Firefighter I/II and EMT-Basic OR VFMA or DCJS Law Enforcement certification and Firefighter I/II within 24 months and EMT-Basic within 36 months, VFMA Fire Inspector 1031 or equivalent (within twelve months of hire), VFMA Fire Investigator 1033 or equivalent (within twelve months of hire)

Salary: $57,613.50 - $91,302.75 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30