Fire Protection Inspector

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Extinguish all types of fires including fires involving structures, vehicles, and wildland.
• Perform varying levels of technical search and rescue including vehicle, confined space, and tower/antenna.
• Implement operations level Hazmat duties.
• Execute patient care within scope of practice.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Perform Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance on fixed fire protection systems and portable equipment.
• Execute dispatcher duties.
• Present fire safety instruction to the public.
• Maintain all training requirements for firefighter, emergency medical services, technical rescue and other certifications.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of fire department experience.
• Firefighter Level II Certification in accordance with the State of Tennessee Commission on Firefighting.
• Emergency Medical Paramedic License from the State of Tennessee.
• Tennessee Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with an F endorsement.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification with Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad EVOC/VKF/BPP or equivalent training/certification.
• Current certification with Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad Basic Extrication or equivalent training/certification.
• Current certification with Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad Operations Rope Rescue or equivalent training/certification.
• Experience responding to hazardous material emergencies as a member of a team.
• Experience performing inspection, testing, and maintenance on fire protection systems and equipment.

Special Requirements

• HSPD-12 PIV badge: Required.
• Q clearance: Required.
• Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing: Designated position.