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Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Fire Inspectors and Investigators on average make:
$85,280 ($41.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
8
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a certificate or other credential.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Alarm Inspector, Alarm Sprinkler Inspector, Arson and Bomb Investigator, Arson Investigator, Bomb Investigator, Building Inspector, Canine Handler (K9 Handler), Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Fire Investigator (CFI), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)

Technology/Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook

Tools Used

35 millimeter cameras, Adjustable hand wrenches, Adjustable pipe wrenches, Ball peen hammers, Ballistic vests, Bar levels, Battery analyzers, Battery powered smoke detectors, Bit drivers, Bolt cutters

Tasks

  • Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
  • Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
  • Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
  • Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
  • Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.

Personality

Integrity, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Initiative, Concern for Others, Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Analytical Thinking

Certifications, Licenses, or Training

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