Assistant Fire Marshal

About This Role

<p>Under general direction of the Fire Marshal performs responsible, technical, and specialized work in the field of fire and life safety inspection, fire investigation, code enforcement, and advanced plan checks. Reviews, and researches codes; issues permits for the control of hazardous materials, hazardous processes and public assembly, checks building plans for compliance with fire and life safety standards, performs a variety of duties related to conducting fire safety education programs; participates in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, and hazardous materials; provides responsible technical support to the Fire Marshal.</p>

Requirements

<p><strong><em><u>Minimum Qualifications </u></em></strong></p><p><strong><u>Required:</u></strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or GED equivalency; supplemented by college level course work or specialized training in fire code inspection, fire prevention, fire science, or a related field is desirable.</li><li>At least 21 years of age.</li><li>Two years of experience in fire prevention inspection, and/or enforcement of fire-related codes, or a related field.</li><li>Car seat technician certification required within 18 months of assignment.</li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.</li><li>Completion of state-certified Fire/EMT Basic Training Courses consisting of 120 hours; must be maintained in a valid status.</li><li>Must obtain