Fire safety inspector competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Fire safety inspector position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fire Sprinkler Field
2. Ability to perform joint annual fire alarm and fire sprinkler inspections, sprinkler quarterly inspections, and fire alarm inspections
3. Inspect and have knowledge of all fire alarm panels, initiating and indicating devices and sprinkler systems
4. FASA/BASA certification
5. Must have NICET II in Inspection & testing of water based system
6. NICET Certification Fire Alarm preferred
7. Self motivator with little direct supervision required
8. Perform duties in a cost effective manner while inspecting thoroughly the fire protection system at each scheduled location
9. Identify deficiencies utilizing NFPA code and provide accurate and proper documentation to correct problem
10. Maintain accurate and precise documentation daily
11. Perform work in an efficient and organized manner
12. Inspectors must prepare accurate and timely inspection reports with signature from customer and turned in daily to Inspection manager
13. Knowledge of backflows and standpipes
14. Functional knowledge of all types of Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pumps, etc.)
15. Conduct service calls and inspections for established customers in a timely manner while maintaining high standard of quality work
16. Knowledge of all NFPA codes and standards (Fire, Sprinkler, Elevator, HVAC, and Electrical) and common materials, multiple manufactures products, and installation process
17. Maintain a clean and safe work environment
18. Ability to climb ladders, operate high lift equipment, carry and move material
19. Communicate in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service
20. Display professional appearance
21. Ability to complete site surveys and identify code issues and solutions
22. High school diploma required
23. Valid and clean driver’s license required
24. Must pass a drug screen and criminal background

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills

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