What it pays
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Half of all Fire Inspectors and Investigators in the U.S. earn more than $75,920 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,530 and $118,750. About 13,800 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Fire Inspectors and Investigators”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$75,920typical pay / year
13,800people in this work
$118,750+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing3
Develop or review fire exit plans.
+Draft a short illustrated talk for Mrs. Alvarez’s class on how fires start, three simple home rules to…
Develop or review fire exit plans.
+Draft a short illustrated talk for Mrs. Alvarez’s class on how fires start, three simple home rules to prevent them, and a one-minute escape plan exercise the children can practice this Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Investigate suspicious fires
+At the Willow Lane blaze scene, photograph char patterns, point-of-origin indicators, and adjacent electrical…
Investigate suspicious fires
+At the Willow Lane blaze scene, photograph char patterns, point-of-origin indicators, and adjacent electrical panels from multiple angles, and log each image with time, compass orientation, and brief notes for the investigative file.
The tools that do the workXerox Government systems FIREHOUSEjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Photograph damage and evidence
+At 412 Cedar Street, photograph visible damage and potential evidence, interview the occupant for timeline…
Photograph damage and evidence
+At 412 Cedar Street, photograph visible damage and potential evidence, interview the occupant for timeline details, review any nearby CCTV excerpts, note signs of accelerant or unusual ignition sources, and prepare a preliminary arson-suspicion narrative for the case file.
The tools that do the workNational Fire Incident Reporting System NFIRSjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Learning1
Instruct children about fire dangers
+Review the ground-floor evacuation routes and stair pressurisation for the Martin Building, note code…
Instruct children about fire dangers
+Review the ground-floor evacuation routes and stair pressurisation for the Martin Building, note code noncompliance, map alternate exits, estimate evacuation times for 120 occupants, and recommend three immediate fixes to reduce risk.
The tools that do the workCode databaseMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Protecting2
Enforce laws concerning flammable materials
+Enforce the flammable materials regulations at 412 East Market by serving the business owner the violation…
Enforce laws concerning flammable materials
+Enforce the flammable materials regulations at 412 East Market by serving the business owner the violation notice, document the sealed inspection photos and sampling report, and schedule a follow-up compliance check for two weeks from Friday.
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Conduct fire exit drills
+Run the companywide fire exit drill at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday for the 30-person shift in Warehouse B, brief…
Conduct fire exit drills
+Run the companywide fire exit drill at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday for the 30-person shift in Warehouse B, brief supervisors on evacuation roles, record exit times and any door or signage failures, then circulate the after-action memo by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work14
Educate the public on disaster response
+Draft a 600-word community brief on disaster response covering immediate actions for families, evacuation…
Educate the public on disaster response
+Draft a 600-word community brief on disaster response covering immediate actions for families, evacuation decision criteria, how to secure hazardous appliances, and where to find verified local emergency updates, ready to publish on Friday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Educate public on fire safety
+Create a one-page public safety flyer on home fire prevention that lists top ignition hazards, a simple…
Educate public on fire safety
+Create a one-page public safety flyer on home fire prevention that lists top ignition hazards, a simple kitchen fire plan, how to check smoke alarms, and the local non-emergency fire safety contact, print-ready for next Tuesday.
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Package collected evidence securely
+Package the seized physical evidence from 12 Oak Street and transferred digital files into tamper-evident…
Package collected evidence securely
+Package the seized physical evidence from 12 Oak Street and transferred digital files into tamper-evident evidence bags and an encrypted storage device, label the chain-of-custody with dates and handlers, photograph all seals, secure items in the evidence locker and log entries before 1700 today.
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Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies
+Set up a multi-agency coordination email to Sgt. Morales at county sheriff, Det. Chen at arson task force and…
Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies
+Set up a multi-agency coordination email to Sgt. Morales at county sheriff, Det. Chen at arson task force and fire marshal Reyes outlining shared evidence, planned interview windows Thursday morning, contact points, and request scene access approvals by end of day tomorrow.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Subpoena and interview witnesses and property owners
+Draft and serve subpoenas for CCTV and utility records to Jefferson Transit and NorthGrid Utilities, schedule…
Subpoena and interview witnesses and property owners
+Draft and serve subpoenas for CCTV and utility records to Jefferson Transit and NorthGrid Utilities, schedule witness interviews with tenant Maria Lopez for Friday 0900 and landlord Aaron Blake for Friday 1100, include instructions on document production and contact for rescheduling.
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Supervise staff and evaluate performance
+Run a staff performance review cycle for field investigators: collect case closure rates, overtime incidents,…
Supervise staff and evaluate performance
+Run a staff performance review cycle for field investigators: collect case closure rates, overtime incidents, training attendance and complaint logs for last 12 months, score each investigator, prepare improvement plans and schedule one‑on‑ones next week.
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Enforce fire codes and regulations
+Inspect the high‑rise site at 200 Harbor Avenue for code violations: document blocked egress, missing…
Enforce fire codes and regulations
+Inspect the high‑rise site at 200 Harbor Avenue for code violations: document blocked egress, missing extinguishers, faulty signage with photos, cite specific code sections, issue corrective notice with 14‑day compliance deadline and return inspection date.
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Issue permits for public assemblies.
+Issue the public assembly permit for the downtown farmers market on Saturday, impose conditions for crowd…
Issue permits for public assemblies.
+Issue the public assembly permit for the downtown farmers market on Saturday, impose conditions for crowd limits and inspected extinguishers, require a pyrotechnic-free zone, verify the submitted safety plan is complete, then notify Priya in procurement and the city clerk by Friday.
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Review blueprints and building plans
+Review the new retail mall blueprints for stair width, exit discharge paths, sprinkler coverage and hazardous…
Review blueprints and building plans
+Review the new retail mall blueprints for stair width, exit discharge paths, sprinkler coverage and hazardous storage locations, annotate noncompliant items, and send the marked plan to construction vetting with a request for revised drawings by next Tuesday.
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Test sites and materials to establish facts
+Conduct on-site material tests at the abandoned warehouse to verify floor loading, sample insulation for…
Test sites and materials to establish facts
+Conduct on-site material tests at the abandoned warehouse to verify floor loading, sample insulation for combustibility, photograph results, log readings, and submit a short findings report to the incident lead within 48 hours.
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Dust evidence for latent fingerprints
+Dust the rear entrance and service counter at 213 Maple for latent fingerprints using black powder, lift any…
Dust evidence for latent fingerprints
+Dust the rear entrance and service counter at 213 Maple for latent fingerprints using black powder, lift any prints on clear tape, photograph evidence with scale, label chain-of-custody, and deliver samples to the lab today.
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Support municipal fire departments
+Provide support to Engine Company 7 for their multi-unit drill Tuesday by reviewing their pre-incident plan,…
Support municipal fire departments
+Provide support to Engine Company 7 for their multi-unit drill Tuesday by reviewing their pre-incident plan, verifying hydrant locations and access routes, supplying our smoke machine and fire prevention literature, and filing the support summary after the exercise.
The tools that do the workConsolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport CFASTMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia
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Enforce fire prevention and safety regulations in non-compliant facilities
+Serve the compliance notice to the auto repair shop at 89 Riverside for blocked exits and missing signage,…
Enforce fire prevention and safety regulations in non-compliant facilities
+Serve the compliance notice to the auto repair shop at 89 Riverside for blocked exits and missing signage, order a 30-day remediation with mandatory follow-up inspection, copy the facility owner and the enforcement supervisor, and schedule the recheck on my calendar.
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Fire dynamics
+Enter the incident reconstruction notes, CCTV timestamps, and calculated plume behavior into the fire…
Fire dynamics
+Enter the incident reconstruction notes, CCTV timestamps, and calculated plume behavior into the fire dynamics entry for the downtown alarm, link the relevant footage, and flag any inconsistencies for the lead investigator's review by Monday.
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