Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Conduct investigations and gather evidence to uncover the root cause of fires and explosions, or conduct inspections of structures to identify fire dangers and enforce local regulations and state legislation.

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Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

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