Deputy Fire Marshal

Deputy Fire Marshal American Fork City - 4.0 American Fork, UT Job Details Full-time $30.20 - $45.31 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Participating in emergency response calls as a firefighter Fire investigation Fire codes and regulations Inspection reporting and documentation Fire incident response Driver's License Staff training Building code analysis Investigative reports Fire prevention inspections First aid protocols Full Job Description Our Mission American Fork City's mission is to provide excellence in service to residents, visitors, and business community to foster a high quality of life. Role Summary The Deputy Fire Marshal supports code compliance and investigative readiness by strengthening fire prevention efforts across American Fork. This mid-level, onsite role helps protect life and property through permitting, plan review support, public-facing guidance, and investigative assistance. Key responsibilities include assisting with operational permits; supporting building/site/fire protection plan reviews; answering fire prevention inquiries; coordinating community education with suppression staff; drafting reports and presentations; assisting the Fire Marshal with fire investigations and prevention coordination; serving as deputy fire code official; and acting as Fire Marshal when assigned.

Required qualifications/skills:

Associate's degree in fire science (or related) plus five years progressively responsible fire inspection/firefighting experience, or equivalent Strong knowledge of applicable codes/ordinances, fire investigation practices, hazards, EMS/first aid, and training methods Ability to analyze evidence, write clear reports, communicate effectively, and perform safely in hazardous/physically demanding conditions Utah driver's license; IFSTA Fire Inspector I; IFSTA Firefighter I/II; ICC Fire Inspector I (1 year), II (2 years), Plans Examiner (3 years) Preferred Certification IFSAC/Pro Board-certified firefighter 2 and Utah State certified or National Registry EMT Advanced ICC Fire Plans Examiner. Apply to help advance prevention-focused service with integrity. A Typical Shift Your Tuesday-Friday schedule (7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) blends focused office work with time in the community. You may start by triaging plan sets and permit items, then pivot to answering resident and contractor questions with clear, code-based guidance. Midday often includes coordinating with suppression personnel to align messaging for a school or community class. Later, you'll document findings, refine presentation materials, and support investigative follow-up as needed—keeping notes organized for smooth case coordination. Some days require stepping in for the Fire Marshal to keep prevention operations moving, while maintaining readiness for changing priorities and on-call needs. Total Rewards Medical ($0 plan!), Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous employer contributions; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and an American Fork Fitness Center pass.