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The City of Coral Gables

Fire Inspector

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A Fire Inspector or Investigator visits buildings and inspects for fire hazards. Checks buildings for compliance with government fire codes. Inspects equipment such as fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. May inspect larger building structures such as malls or stadiums. Visits fire scenes, collects evidence and analyzes findings to determine the cause of fires; may provide official findings or testimony in cases where arson is the cause of a fire.

$65,779 / year median in Florida

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Technical and administrative work in fire/life safety code inspection and compliance for the City of Coral Gables Fire Department.
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