ID
4-509-1482
Name
Fire Inspector
Status
Published
Version
1.1
Updated
4/5/2022 3:29:23 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
A Fire Inspector conducts fire inspections and applies applicable codes and standards
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. Performs all types of fire inspections, plan review duties, and resolves complex code-related issues
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: 1. Conducts fire inspections and interprets applicable codes and standards
Type 3The Type 3 Fire Inspector conducts fire inspections and applies codes and standards
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Type 3Not Specified
TrainingPer NIMS compliance at the time of publication, Incident Command System (ICS)- and Independent Study (IS)- training courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS National Standard Curriculum
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: Completion of the following: 1. Training in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031: Fire Inspector III, or equivalent
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: Completion of the following: 1. Training in accordance with NFPA 1031: Fire Inspector II, or equivalent
Type 3Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Training in accordance with NFPA 472: Standards for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents 6. Training in accordance with NFPA 1031: Fire Inspector I, or equivalent 7. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 1910.120 HAZMAT Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) incident
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: KSAs: 1. Ability to facilitate code adoption and modification processes 2. Ability to evaluate the impact of proposed codes, ordinances, and other legislation 3. Ability to develop policies and procedures for the administration of inspection functions 4. Ability to evaluate corrective measures Experience: 1. Two years of relevant Fire Inspector III experience as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: KSAs: 1. Ability to investigate complex complaints 2. Ability to verify code compliance for the storage and handling of hazardous materials 3. Ability to verify the code compliance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other building service equipment 4. Ability to review the installation of fire protection systems 5. Ability to verify the construction type of a building given the approved plans so that they align to applicable codes and standards Experience: 1. Two years of relevant Fire Inspector II experience as determined by the AHJ
Type 3Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 1. Ability to conduct a field inspection and apply codes and standards 2. Knowledge of plan review policies 3. Ability to use measuring tools and make field sketches 4. Knowledge of plans for fire protection systems 5. Ability to identify emergency evacuation and emergency access requirements Experience: 1. Two years of relevant Fire Inspector I experience as determined by the AHJ
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Moderate
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3The Fire Inspector at all levels shall remain current with the origins and limits of their authority, fire protection technology, fire prevention practices, inspection methods, and applicable codes and standards as determined by the AHJ
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsThe AHJ determines recertification requirements, if any
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, Fire Inspector III
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: 1. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, Fire Inspector II
Type 3Certifications: 1. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials 2. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, Fire Inspector I
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
Requestor specifies any necessary personnel specialty areas based on incident-specific needs such as fire investigations and damage assessments
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Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 2. FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 3. FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019 4. NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, Awareness Level Personnel, 2018 5. NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014 6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120 HAZMAT Awareness Level Training, 2019
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.1 4/5/2022 3:29:23 PM PDF
1.0 4/5/2022 11:01:02 AM PDF