Fire Inspector

The Poudre Fire Authority is hiring one position; the selected candidate will be hired as either a Fire Inspector I or a Fire Inspector II depending on experience. The first review of applications will be on 11/23/2026, then biweekly moving forward until filled.

Please visit https://www.poudre-fire.org/joining-pfa/civilian-job-postings for the full Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II job announcements, including qualification requirements.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Fire Inspector

Department: PFA Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction Division

Hiring Range - Fire Inspector I: $70,277.00 - $77,963.50 annually

Hiring Range - Fire Inspector II: $77,304.00 - $85,759.25 annually

Position Salary Range - Fire Inspector I: $70,277.00 - $101,023.00 annually

Position Salary Range - Fire Inspector II: $77,304.00 - $111,125.00 annually

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, available Roth and 457 Plans at employee cost

Opening Date: 11-03-2026

Closing Date: Open until filled – First review of applications will be on 11/23/2026, then biweekly until filled. Candidates will be notified after each application review if they are moving forward to interviews.

FLSA / Classification: Non-exempt / Classified

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5pm and Friday 7:45am-12:45pm, on site. Occasional on-call shifts are required

Selection Process:

• Review and Screening of On-Line Applications
• Review of Additional Documentation (If requested)
• Interview
• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen
• Reference Checks

SUMMARY: The Fire Inspector performs fire inspections and related duties under the general supervision of the Inspection Services Program Manager, and fire investigation duties under the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Marshal - Fire Investigations.

This position works as part of the larger Inspection Services team to support the Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction Division’s (FPCRR) goals and objectives. Fire inspection duties include but are not limited to new and existing occupancies, conditions or installations that require an operational permit, and complaint-driven inquiries to ensure fire code compliance. Fire Inspector routinely conducts research and interprets fire code requirements, supporting ICC codes, applicable NFPA standards, and other pertinent laws and regulations that apply to PFA’s jurisdiction. The Fire Inspector is responsible for building effective relationships with businesses, property management representatives, servicing contractors, other regulatory partners, and both internal and external stakeholders. This position may at times assist the Technical Services Program with inspections or final acceptance testing of new construction and fire protection systems related to new construction. This position will require ICC, IAAI, and Colorado certificates to be acquired and maintained as a job duty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Maintains a customer-focused, solution-oriented, and professional approach in all interactions on behalf of the PFA in accordance with PFA’s Mission, Vision, and Principles (MVP) document.
• Performs assigned fire inspections for occupancies within PFA’s jurisdiction.
• Assists customers through an educational approach with understanding the requirements of the adopted Fire Code.
• Completes and issues fire inspection reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Utilizes PFA’s tracking systems to verify compliance of fire protection systems for facilities within their assigned inspection area.
• Communicates expectations of fire code compliance with customers directly, which at times may require the ability to effectively deescalate or resolve conflict.
• Upholds and supports directives from the Inspection Services Program Manager or the Assistant Fire Marshal when alternative code compliance approaches are required.
• Drafts reports or professional correspondence with customers, servicing contractors, design professionals, technical consultants, and when reporting to supervisors as it pertains to fire code compliance duties.
• Works closely with other Authority programs, departments, sworn and civilian personnel to communicate and coordinate service delivery.
• Communicates requirements to contractors who inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems with respect to PFA’s minimum contractor qualifications or as directed.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets complex and technical information as it relates to the installation or operation of equipment, devices, or operations for the purpose of determining fire code compliance.
• Works in partnership with City and County building departments, code enforcement, and law enforcement entities for enforcement duties.
• May assist the Inspection Services Program Manager or Assistant Fire Marshal to assemble information necessary to issue enforcement notices or when a summons to court is necessary.
• Assists the Technical Services Program team when additional inspectors are needed for large or complex buildings, to perform final acceptance testing of fire protection systems, such as fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire pumps, kitchen suppression systems, alternative fire protection systems, or otherwise, to ensure job site safety and fire access is maintained.
• Conducts fire investigation duties as part of an assigned on-call response system which may occur after regular business hours.
• Responsible for ensuring a timely response to fire scenes when assigned to on-call status for fire investigation duties.
• Responsible for wearing a PFA-issued uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with policies and procedures for the hazards encountered, such as for fire inspections, construction sites, fire investigation scenes or otherwise.
• Operates assigned PFA vehicles throughout the jurisdiction in all weather conditions in a professional manner, in accordance with PFA policies and procedures, and is responsible for cleaning vehicles when needed.
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining certificates or training as specified for the job duties or as directed by your supervisor. This may at times require in-person attendance and travel outside of the jurisdiction and/or outside of normal business hours.
• May assist with the development and implementation of programs or responsibilities that are in support of the Inspection Services Program team when assigned by the Inspection Services Program Manager, such as mobile food vendor (food truck) inspections, or similar programs.
• May assist the Inspection Services Program Manager with fire inspection duties as it involves mentoring and coaching personnel at the Fire Inspector I level. (Fire Inspector II only)
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

THE POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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If interested in this position, please visit our website for the detailed job description and a comprehensive list of benefits provided by Poudre Fire Authority (poudre-fire.org).

YOUR APPLICATION (WITH ATTACHED RESUME) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT https://www.poudre-fire.org/joining-pfa/civilian-job-postings TO BE CONSIDERED.