Job Title
Deputy Fire Marshal - C Pay Rate Min to Mid Range
$31.15 - $37.35 Time Type
Full time Summary
Under general direction of Fire Marshal, and/or Division Supervisor. Protects the lives and property of Bexar County citizens through the enforcement of Texas State Law, the Bexar County Fire Code, and related Commissioners Court Orders and public education. Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspects buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits
Presents and explains fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the public
Identifies corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives
Attends training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures
Conducts fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found
Writes detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered
Inspects properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance
Develops or reviews fire exit plans
Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards
Conducts inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems
Packages collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them
Examines fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire
Instructs children about the dangers of fire
Analyzes evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion
Photographs damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings
Subpoenas and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony
Swears out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists
Testifies in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms
Prepares and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects
Tests sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment
Works closely with internal and external agencies, to include various Emergency Services Districts (ESD), volunteers, municipal fire departments, and law enforcement and other public safety agencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
High school or General Education Development (GED) certificate and two (2) years’ experience in fire code investigations, fire/arson investigations, or criminal investigations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Completion of the Texas Basic Peace Officer Course
Possession of Basic Texas Peace Officer License through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) as either a Basic Fire Inspector or Basic Fire Investigator
Basic knowledge of relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures, policies, regulations and laws relating to fire protection, fire prevention, criminal law enforcement, code enforcement, and fire/explosion investigation
Ability to represent the County in a professional and effective manner; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to pay…