Inspects buildings for fire hazards and makes sure alarms and sprinklers work.
You walk a crowded nightclub counting exits, check sprinkler tags, and make the manager clear a blocked fire door.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Often a firefighter background plus fire inspector certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS fire inspectors projection.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps and AI help schedule and document inspections; walking buildings and enforcing fire code stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Government, Health or EMT class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-2021.
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