Position Title:    Fire Inspector

General Purpose/Summary Statement:  Performs duties related to the application and enforcement of the life safety code, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards and regulations to protect lives and property.

Supervision Received:  Direct supervision is provided by the Fire Chief; however, considerable independent judgment is exercised in performing the daily functions of the position.

Supervision Exercised:  No supervisory role.

Hours and Schedule:  24 hours per week.  Flexible scheduling available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 

1. Complete scheduled fire inspections and re-inspections.
2. Work cooperatively with Code Enforcement Office in obtaining technical information related to fire and life safety.
3. Assist with final inspections, fire alarm testing, and sprinkler testing.
4. Investigate and report on complaints from any concerned person, group, or agency regarding hazardous conditions or practices.
5. Create and maintain files, records, and data.
6. Research fire code questions.
7. Receives inspection reports, ensures fire suppression and detection systems are properly maintained in commercial and residential occupancies.
8. Order corrections and remedies of hazardous conditions and follow through until disposition is satisfactory.
9. Work cooperatively with the Planning Department to ensure proper fire safety requirements are incorporated into site plans, building design, renovations, and new building constructions.
10. Design and administer Housing Safety Inspection Program and Commercial Block Inspection Program.
11. Conduct or assist in delivery of community outreach programs related to fire prevention.
12. Other Fire Prevention-related activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

 

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Two years of experience in the field of fire service and/or code enforcement, or a combination of related experience and training.
3. Familiarity with Maine State Statutes, NFPA Codes, Maine Building Codes, and local ordinances and codes.
4. Valid State of Maine driver’s license with a record acceptable to the Fire Chief, their designee, and the insurance carrier for the Town of Old Orchard Beach

 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certified Fire Inspector I
2. Certified Fire Inspector II
3. Certified Fire Plan Examiner

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of fire safety and inspection techniques.
2. Considerable working knowledge of National Fire Codes, Life Safety Codes, State and local fire codes, laws and ordinances.
3. Extensive knowledge of fire hazards in various occupancies, the characteristics and behavior of smoke and fire, their effects on human life, the storage and handling of combustible, flammable, and explosive materials, modern practices to prevent fires, minimize losses, and the most current means of protection.
4. Ability to apply fire and life safety codes firmly, tactfully, impartially, and consistently; understand and carry out instructions or directives with a minimum of supervision; adhere to prescribed routines and practices and provide logical and constructive suggestions or recommendations.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, objectivity, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies, businesses, municipal officials, employees and the public.
6. Demonstrates working skills in the use of manual, mechanical and electronic tools and equipment as required to perform duties.
7. Strong skills in oral and written communications.
8. Ability to assume assigned tasks or projects, work independently, effectively and efficiently with the public on routine, stressful or complex issues.
9. Ability to perform under stress and accomplish assignments within short or immediate deadlines when required.
10. Ability to maintain a variety of records, organize data, and prepare standard reports from records.

 

Tools & Equipment Used

 

Personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software; calculator; phone; copy machine; fax machine; tape measure; flashlights; small hand tools; personal protection equipment.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation and depth perception.

The employee will work inside an office environment or outside in various weather conditions from heights, on uneven surfaces, with radiant energy, in dusty conditions, and may handle solvents and chemicals.  The employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and hazardous environments.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 45 pounds or more.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud.

 

Selection Guidelines

 

Formal application, evaluation of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, background check. Job-related tests or examinations may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The selected candidate must obtain Fire Inspector I certification (CFI-I) within 12 months of employment, Fire Plan Examiner certification (CFPE) within 18 months of employment, and Fire Inspector II certification (CFI-II) within 24 months of employment.

Full-Time Firefighter / EMT 

The Bar Harbor Fire Department is accepting applications for full-time firefighter / EMT. Bar Harbor Fire Dept. will select candidates for further consideration that meet its specific requirements, and who best meet the objectives and needs of the fire department.

The positions will be full-time, with a 42-hour workweek plus opportunities for overtime and callbacks. Bar Harbor Fire Dept. offers a full array of benefits.

Requirements:

• Maine-Certified or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 & II (NFPA 1001 qualifications)
• Maine-Licensed EMT, EMT-A, or EMT-P (EMT-P preferred)
• ACLS Providers must have ACLS, PALS, and PIFT
• AHA CPR
• EVOC
• High School Diploma or GED
• Maine Driver’s License
• Pass physical agility test

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail:

Chief Matthew Bartlett

Bar Harbor Fire Department

37 Firefly Lane

Bar Harbor, Maine 04609

 

~ The Town Of Bar Harbor Is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Rangeley Fire Rescue is seeking a highly motivated and customer service minded individual to join our team of public safety professionals. Rangeley Fire Rescue is responsible for the fire protection of 22 towns and townships in Franklin and Oxford Counties covers just under 650 square miles.

We are currently accepting applications for a Full Time Firefighter. Base starting pay is $22.37. Health Care and retirement benefits include MPERS 2C Plan (25 years, no age at 50%).

Minimum requirements include: HS diploma or GED equivalent. Interior Structural Firefighter Certification or equivalent – Firefighter I & II preferred. EVOC certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency and non-emergency calls.

Responds to fire alarms and assists in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, and wildland fires; perform fire control activities and utilize strategies in the areas of victim rescue, entry, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment and extinguishment, and salvage work; lay and connect hose, hold nozzles and direct water streams; rise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; make forcible entries and evacuate occupancies.

Operates a variety of apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and vehicles including lifting, hoisting, spreading, and pulling equipment, foam and additive proportioners, fuel and oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting, boring and sawing tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment and meters, all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand fines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, and other rescue equipment.

Conducts daily inspections of condition and readiness of equipment; clean, wash, and service equipment, inspect, test, and maintain equipment and pump motors including nozzles, appliances, fittings, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid and related equipment.

Participates in periodic testing of pumps, ladders, and other apparatus and equipment.

Participates in fire training activities which include attending weekly training, continuing education, and advanced training sessions.

Responds to the orders and directives of incident commanders/superiors and carries out assignments per applicable practices, protocols, and guidelines.

Assists in the maintenance of fire stations and grounds; maintain inventories of apparatus, equipment, and supplies.

Actively engages in public fire safety activities and conduct station tours.

Performs related work as required.

Uses computer for processing reports (Word and Excel) and creating documentation.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable working test period.

Ability to quickly learn principles and practices of firefighting and rescue.

Skill in use, operation, and care of firefighting equipment.

Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the coverage area.

Skill in operating emergency vehicles.

Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to use personal computers.

Ability to maintain composure during extremely demanding periods.

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Physical strength and agility, and physical ability to regularly carry out the essential duties and responsibilities; and the ability to meet such specific physical requirements as may be established by the Town and Fire Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to carry injured people from houses, cars, etc.

Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights

Ability to see and hear well enough to do the functions of the job.

Ability to enter dwelling through windows during emergencies requiring the protection of life and property.

Ability to operate all fire and ambulance apparatus.

Ability to carry equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus equipment.

Ability to read, write and speak English.

 

The Town of Rangeley is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Submit Applications & Resumes to:

 

Town of Rangeley

Re: Firefighter Posting

15 School St.

Rangeley ME 04970

Email: [email protected]