Job Description:

• 1) Directs and coordinates activities of personnel of municipal fire prevention bureau: Directs building inspection, arson investigation, and distribution of fire prevention publicity material.

• 2) Confers with officials or civic representatives to improve fire safety and fire education.

• 3) Directs public information program for adults and juveniles, such as talks and demonstrations on resuscitation, fire safety, and home-safety inspections.

• 4) Oversees review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.

• 5) Studies and interprets fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous and flammable substances.

• 6) Assigns FIRE INSPECTORS to investigate hazards, cases of suspected arson, and false alarms.

• 7) May participate in inspections and investigations made by subordinates.

• 8) May train and evaluate employees and oversee performance of department's clerical activities.