Fire Inspector

Salary: $33.33 - $36.27

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Fire

Location: Logan, Utah

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointed Position: No

Job Number: 26-13

Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Description:

Under general supervision from the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal, inspects business, industrial, and other public buildings/facilities in the City of Logan for compliance with the applicable fire codes, standards, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

High School GED or equivalent AND experience equivalent to two (2) years full-time fire service, building/construction inspection, or closely related work.

Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year, a Fire Inspector I Certification from the State of Utah Fire and Rescue Academy, and/or ICC.

Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year, a Fire Investigator I certification from the State of Utah Fire and Rescue Academy or other approved organization.

Must have a valid Utah Operator's License.

Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.

Must be able to get in in and out of vehicles repeatedly.

Residential Living Requirement

Must live within the Logan City Residential Living Requirement as outlined within Ordinance 24-24; SECTION 1: 2.19.010 of the Logan Municipal Code: Residency Requirements. Fire Department members who utilize city vehicles are to reside no further than thirty (30) miles from the Logan City office building located at 190 N 100 W, Logan, UT.

Responsibilities:

Performs fire safety inspections of businesses, manufacturing/industrial facilities, schools, and other commercial/public facilities to identify fire hazards, potential/actual fire code violations, and to verify locations of hazardous materials; talks with school groups and other City residents to explain fire safety/fire prevention practices and techniques and inform them about the functions of the Logan Fire Department. May be required to conduct classes and/or provide instruction on fireprevention, fire safety, fire protection systems, and other fire related topics.

Reviews plans, drawings, and specifications for new commercial construction or modifications/additions to existing commercial buildings/facilities to ensure that they comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal building, fire, and Hazardous Materials Storage codes, ordinances, and regulations; explains to owners/contractors the changes needed to comply with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; inspects fire protection systemsand fire alarm systems to ensure proper installation/operation.

Assists with investigating fires and coordinating the activities of fire investigations. Regularly participates in creating and updating pre-incident fire plans as part of the routine building inspection program and as otherwise needed or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of City, State, and Federal Building, Fire, and Hazardous Materials Storage codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge of fire inspection principles and techniques.

Knowledge of the street names and locations in the City of Logan and all other coverage areas.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with business owners/managers, other staff, and the public.

Skill in following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines.

Skill in communicating using standard telephone and two-way radio equipment.?

Skill in preparing and conducting training programs for employees and the public.

Skill in understanding and interpreting complex codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skill in inspecting commercial/public facilities to identify Building, Fire, and Hazardous Materials Storage code, ordinance, or regulation violations.

Skill in reviewing plans, drawings, and specifications to ensure their compliance with Building, Fire, and Hazardous Materials Storage codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Essentials:

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits:

Benefits are available to Full-time employees.