Fire Inspectors and Investigators
O*NET Code: 33-2021.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Alarm InspectorAlarm Sprinkler InspectorArson and Bomb InvestigatorArson InvestigatorBomb InvestigatorBuilding InspectorCanine Handler (K9 Handler)Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)Code OfficialFire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler InspectorFire Alarm InspectorFire Alarm Systems Technician (Fire Alarm Systems Tech)Fire Alarm Technician (Fire Alarm Tech)Fire and Explosion InvestigatorFire Code InspectorFire Equipment InspectorFire Extinguisher InspectorFire Extinguisher Sprinkler Inspector
⚡ Skills (17)
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Monitoring3/100
Persuasion3/100
Instructing3/100
Service Orientation3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (13)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Code database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Consolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport CFAST
Analytical or scientific software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Fire Dynamics Software FDS
Analytical or scientific software
0National Fire Incident Reporting System NFIRS
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Xerox Government systems FIREHOUSE Software
Human resources software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Emergency Management Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Security Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Fire Inspectors and Investigators → Emergency Management Directors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (77% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→