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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Fire Safety Inspector jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 5 Fire Safety Inspector jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Fire Safety Inspector do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Inspects premises to identify potential fire hazards and to check that firefighting equipment is available and in working order and that statutory fire safety regulations are met.
  • Arranges fire drills and tests alarm systems and equipment.
  • Travels to fire or other emergency by vehicle and locates water mains if necessary.
  • Operates hose pipes, ladders, chemical, foam, gas or powder fire extinguishing appliances.
  • Rescues people or animals trapped by fire or other emergency situations such as flooding and administers first aid.
  • Removes goods from fire damaged premises, clears excess water, makes safe any structural hazards and takes any other necessary steps to reduce damage to property.
  • Attends and deals with bomb alerts and accidents involving spillage of hazardous substances.
  • Advises on fire safety measures in new buildings.
  • Supervises a watch.

• What are the entry requirements for a Fire Safety Inspector?

  There are no formal academic requirements, although applicants to fire control roles must demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy, keyboard and communication skills. Applicants to fire-fighter roles must pass psychological, physical and medical tests. Some Fire and Rescue Services operate direct entry recruitment processes to managerial operational roles. There is a minimum age limit of 18 years for entry to fire-fighter and control operator roles and DBS checks can be required.