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This is a technical position requiring considerable initiative and sound judgment in the enforcement and compliance of state and county fire codes and standards. Responds to emergency scenes (incidents) and performs firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) duties as required.

An employee in this position is responsible for conducting fire protection training and enforcement of on-site fire tests and inspections. Duties also include researching applicable state statutes and county ordinances, establishing schedules for inspections, conducting re-inspections and maintaining and preparing periodic reports.

Work is performance under the general direction of higher level inspectors and /or the Assistant Fire Marshal and is reviewed for effectiveness of inspection programs and results achieved.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Inspects new and existing building construction, fire alarm systems, underground fire main piping, sprinkler systems and standpipes, and verifies that water supplies meet code compliance.
• Ensures fire safety equipment is installed and maintained properly and that fire fighting, fire protection, and all other life safety requirements are fulfilled in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Florida Administrative Codes, County Ordinance, and all other adopted Standards.
• Applies technical knowledge in reviewing and approving construction plans, fire protection systems and building designs to ensure compliance with applicable fire protection systems, codes and regulations. Approves and issues permits in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and laws.
• Interacts with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Attends and provides technical information and testimony as needed at Appeals Board, Code Enforcement Board and other hearings.
• Enforces all state fire safety statutes and all fire safety provisions of the Florida Administrative Code and any and all other state rules in accordance with Florida State Statute 633 and Orange County Ordinance. Issues notice of violations to building/occupancy owners, management, occupants or representatives directing them to comply.
• Utilizes computer software to prepare and update various reports including inspection, Code Enforcement, Appeals Board and Fire Watch reports.
• Educates citizens, building owners and contractors about fire safety, codes, ordinances and standards, including the reasons for complying.
• Attends continuing education programs, reads current technical literature, and keeps up to date with departmental procedures, codes, ordinances and standards.
• Interprets codes, ordinances, and standards. Requests formal interpretation from agencies and subject matter experts such as the National Fire Protection Agency, the State Fire Marshal and the County Attorney.
• Acts as Liaison to the State Fire Marshal for fire investigative purposes and to Command Center for fire code compliance during normal work schedule and/or after-hour calls.
• Responds to fire scene and/or emergency incidents as an inspector and liaison when required.
• Provides firefighting and/or emergency medical services as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to fire inspection, fire watch standby and emergency scene activities as assigned

High School graduate or equivalent.

Possess and maintain Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.

Possess and maintain Firefighter Certification per Florida Statute 633.

Possess and maintain Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Certification.

Possess and maintain a State of Florida Driver's License.

Must meet all standards of a certified Orange County Fire Rescue Department Firefighter

Experience in general construction, fire prevention, automatic fire sprinklers, fire alarms, hood suppression systems, engineering, architecture, or related fields.