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Job Description


	Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Firefighting Occupations

Fire fighting involves hazardous conditions and long, irregular hours. About 9 out of 10 fire fighting workers were employed by municipal or county fire departments. Applicants for municipal fire fighting jobs generally must pass written, physical, and medical examinations. Although employment is expected to grow faster than the average, keen competition for jobs is expected because this occupation attracts many qualified candidates.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Fire inspectors and investigators
Local Government (OES Designation)	10,030
State Government (OES Designation)	1,210
Investigation and Security Services	100
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	80
Other Support Services	80
Insurance Carriers	80
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	60
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	40
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	0
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	0

Career Video

Title: "Fire Inspectors"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Fire inspectors and investigators
Average Annual Salary	$56,310
Average Hourly Wage	$27.07
Total Employment	12,180