§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fire inspector

Description

Fire inspectors conduct inspections of buildings and properties to ensure they are compliant with fire prevention and safety regulations, and enforce the regulations in facilities which are not compliant. They also perform educational activities, educating the public on fire safety and prevention methods, policies, and disaster response.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pyrotechnic articles legislation fire safety regulations fire prevention procedures fire-fighting systems pollution legislation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

first response health, safety and hygiene legislation handling of dangerous goods environmental policy hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

conduct fire safety inspections manage emergency evacuation plans perform risk analysis plan health and safety procedures provide advice on breaches of regulation communicate health and safety measures educate public on fire safety manage security equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

use different communication channels manage health and safety standards estimate damage write work-related reports advise on safety improvements give instructions to staff maintain safety systems implement fire safety management plans conduct public presentations maintain logbooks test safety strategies