How to hire a fire prevention officer

How to hire a fire prevention officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fire prevention officer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fire prevention officer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fire prevention officer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the fire prevention officer you need to hire. Certain fire prevention officer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A fire prevention officer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, fire prevention officers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of fire prevention officer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Fire Prevention Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Fire Prevention Officer		$10-33
   Company Commander	In the military, a company commander serves as the commanding officer to a unit of soldiers. They are primarily in charge of overseeing every soldiers' performance and the overall company's daily progress, taking responsibility for every activity and outcome... Show more	$37-73
   Fire Chief	A Fire Chief's responsibility is to maintain the fire station's efficient response, the working order of all equipment, and all staff's readiness. They meet with the fire board to discuss the safety directives for the community... Show more	$19-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Fire Safety
   • CPR
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Law Enforcement
   • Fire Prevention
   • Fire Protection
   • Surveillance Cameras
   • Fire Alarms
   • Emergency Situations
   • Alarm Systems
   • Public Health
   • Loss Prevention
   • Fire Hazards
   • Fire Drills

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Direct and lead a hands-on approach to resolve a contagious communicable disease within the APG community daycare centers (CDC).
   • Create & provide educational EHS training programs to newcomers, annual refresher and specialize in-service training.
   • Train in HAZMAT response and as CPR first responder.
   • Complete the required fire investigation documentation and reports as set in NFPA 921 and DLA regulations.
   • Distribute and develop EHS relate material and provide EHS briefings to all levels personnel assign in numerous and vary forums.
   • Direct aerospace firefighting coverage to include numerous NATO fix-wing aircraft.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fire prevention officer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A fire prevention officer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, fire prevention officers' average salary in alaska is 60% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fire prevention officers earn 70% less than senior-level fire prevention officers.
   • Certifications. A fire prevention officer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a fire prevention officer's salary.

   Average fire prevention officer salary

   $39,069yearly

   $18.78 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fire prevention officer salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 12, 2025

4. Writing a fire prevention officer job description

   A fire prevention officer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a fire prevention officer job description:

   Fire prevention officer job description example

   THE ARMY HEALTH CARE ADVANTAGE
   As a member of the Army health care team, you'll receive benefits that you won't be able to get in a civilian career.
   
   Challenging Work
   Feel inspired with great case diversity and over 40,000 visits coming into the U.S. Army medical facilities and clinics around the world every day. See and study diseases that are not usually encountered in the private sector, and work on vaccines for viruses like Zika and COVID-19 that can have a global impact.
   
   Fewer Barriers
   Practice medicine with fewer limitations by treating patients not on their ability to pay, but by the treatment you see necessary. The U.S. Army Medical Department is one of the few places in the world where comprehensive patient care is the top priority.
   
   Serve a Purpose
   Enjoy the deep satisfaction of performing an important service for your country. Make not only a profound difference in the lives of Soldiers in the Army, but in the lives of their families, friends, and the general public.
   
   THE ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND IS COMPOSED OF SIX CORPS
   Each Medcom Corps has a specific function that works together as a team to maintain the U.S. Army's high standards in patient care.
   
   Caucasian female Anesthesiologist providing anesthesia to patient while Caucasian male general Surgeon performs surgery in hospital operating room.
   ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
   Contains over 40 specialties, from internal medicine and neurosurgery to pathology, anesthesiology, and psychiatry.
   
   Army Medical Corps physicians practice in three main areas:
   
   Operational Medicine
   Clinical Medicine
   Research Medicine
   ARMY MEDICAL JOBS
   Caucasian male SPC Lab Technician wearing OCP holding test tubes inside a medical office.
   MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS
   The Medical Service Corps is the most diverse branch of the U.S. Army. This Corps is home to medical administrative, scientific, and provider specialties, from direct patient care to management of the U.S. Army's health service system.
   
   Disciplines include:
   
   Behavioral Sciences
   Health Services
   Laboratory Sciences
   Optometry
   Pharmacy
   Podiatry
   Preventative Medicine
   MEDICAL SERVICE JOBS
   Male Physical Therapist wearing OCP training with a male soldier wearing APFU inside during the daytime.
   MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS
   The Medical Specialist Corps is home to four distinct specialties:
   
   Physical Therapists
   Occupational Therapists
   Clinical Dietitians
   Physician Assistants
   MEDICAL SPECIALIST JOBS
   Caucasian female CPT Veterinarian wearing OCP kneeling in Veterinary office with a dog.
   VETERINARY CORPS
   The Veterinary Corps conducts and oversees all Department of Defense veterinary service activities. Army Veterinary Corps Officers are responsible for preventing contagious and zoonotic diseases, providing care to military working dogs, caring for ceremonial horses, treating family pets, and even supporting Human-Animal Bond Programs at military hospitals.
   
   Veterinary Preventative Medicine
   Laboratory Animal Medicine
   Veterinary Pathology
   Veterinary Comparative Medicine
   Veterinary Clinical Medicine
   VETERINARY JOBS
   Emergency Medical Staff examining patient wearing OCP inside an Emergency Room.
   ARMY NURSE CORPS
   The Army Nurse Corps represents more than 11,000 Soldiers dedicated to providing high-tech, quality health care for military personnel, their families, and military retirees all over the world. They support humanitarian missions and respond to natural disasters, experiences unmatched as a civilian nurse.
   
   Army nurses choose one of five specialties:
   
   Critical Care
   Mental Health
   Perioperative
   Emergency Trauma
   Gynecology/Obstetrics
   ARMY NURSE JOBS
   Female Dental Specialist and Dentist holding dental equipment with patient indoors.
   ARMY DENTAL CORPS
   The Army Dental Corps teaches more residents than any other institution in the country. It maintains modern dental facilities both in the U.S. and abroad in diverse countries. The Army's Specialty Residency Programs produce graduates regularly scoring in the top 95th percentile.
   
   The Army Dental Corps is comprised of nine specialties:
   
   Comprehensive Dentistry
   Oral Surgery
   Maxillofacial Surgery
   Orthodontistry
   Prosthodontistry
   General Dentistry
   Oral Pathology
   Public Health
   ARMY DENTAL JOBS
   Caucasian male ROTC Cadet wearing graduation robe standing facing Major in dress blues and family outside during the day.
   WE'LL HELP PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION
   The Army will fund medical school for those aspiring to serve. Through the U.S. Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), you can:
   
   Graduate from medical school debt-free
   Earn a $2,400+ monthly allowance
   Receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus
   HPSP & NURSE SCHOLARSHIPS

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find fire prevention officers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fire prevention officer job on Zippia to find and recruit fire prevention officer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with fire prevention officer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fire prevention officer

   Once you've found the fire prevention officer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new fire prevention officer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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