How to hire a fire prevention specialist

How to hire a fire prevention specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fire prevention specialist 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 specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fire prevention specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your fire prevention specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a fire prevention specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect fire prevention specialist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of fire prevention specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Fire Prevention Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Fire Prevention Specialist	Fire inspectors examine buildings to detect fire hazards and ensure that federal, state, and local fire codes are met. Fire investigators determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions... Show more	$18-35

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Fire Protection
   • Fire Prevention
   • NFPA
   • Fire Safety
   • Emergency Drills
   • Plan Review
   • Fire Inspections
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Conduct Inspections
   • Public Education Programs
   • Fire Drills
   • Training Classes
   • Building Codes
   • Inspection Reports

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   Responsibilities:

   • Direct and lead a hands-on approach to resolve a contagious communicable disease within the APG community daycare centers (CDC).
   • Direct the battalion maintenance and repair of firefighting tools and equipment.
   • Train and supervise firefighting operational personnel.
   • Implement medically accurate, evidence base curriculum with the purpose of reducing teen pregnancy rates and behavioral risks underlying teen pregnancy.
   • Implement medically accurate, evidence base curriculum with the purpose of reducing teen pregnancy rates and behavioral risks underlying teen pregnancy.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fire prevention specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A fire prevention specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, fire prevention specialists' average salary in oklahoma is 47% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fire prevention specialists 48% less than senior-level fire prevention specialists.
   • Certifications. A fire prevention specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a fire prevention specialist's salary.

   Average fire prevention specialist salary

   $53,078yearly

   $25.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fire prevention specialist salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a fire prevention specialist job description

   A fire prevention specialist 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a fire prevention specialist job description:

   Fire prevention specialist job description example

   The Fire Marshal's Office is within the Department of Environment Health & Safety and supports programs to enforce, educate, and engineer systems and processes for fire and life safety for all buildings owned, leased, or administered by UCDH.
   Final Filing Date
   
   10/22/2022
   
   Salary Range
   
   $2,552.00 to $4,820.00
   
   Salary Frequency
   
   Biweekly
   
   Appointment Type
   
   Career
   
   Number of Positions
   
   1
   
   Percentage of Time
   
   100%
   
   Shift Hour
   
   8
   
   Location
   
   Facilities Support Services Building
   
   City
   
   Sacramento
   
   Union Representation
   
   No
   
   Benefits Eligible
   
   Yes
   
   We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
   
   THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
   
   Responsibilities
   
   This position will report directly to the Fire Marshal. The Fire Prevention Specialist is an intermediate (See Career Tracks description for performance level expected) level position. Duties include, but are not limited to reading, and understanding Federal, and State, codes regulations and UCDH Fire Life Safety policies. Provide support as directed for Joint Commission requirements under the Environment of Care and Life Safety Chapter. Assist with the scheduling of inspection, testing, and maintenance of contracts managed by the Fire Marshal's Office.
   
   The incumbent must have extensive personal computer skills, the ability to independently coordinate a variety of tasks and functions, take direction from the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal, work around frequent interruptions, organize workload, set ever-changing priorities, anticipate, and provide for schedule changes, work well under pressure and strict deadlines, and have the ability to realign priorities as necessary. The scope, complexity, or novelties of problems are of a wide variety routinely requiring determinations of appropriateness, and a body of knowledge regarding the fire service and codes/regulations applicable to the hospital environment is required in addition to standard department and University administration. Originality is required in applying standard administrative guides in resolving unusual problems within stated objectives of the department and within policies of the University and/or outside agencies including the State Fire Marshal and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services along with The Joint Commission. This position must be able to gain familiarity and have the ability to prepare documentation at the direction of the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal. This position is not required to make independent determinations pertaining to regulatory or policy requirements.
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
   
   * Must possess a valid California Driver's License
   * Extensive years of experience and knowledge in service-related office work and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
   * Experience managing numerous details simultaneously and working under severe time constraints, competing deadlines, conflicting demands, and frequent interruptions.
   * Knowledge of construction and/or construction plan review intake requirements and electronic permitting/plan review software.
   * Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software to assist with efficient daily operations.
   * Advanced skills to operate custom computerized systems for data input and creation of reports.
   * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with various groups of individuals; produce professional correspondence, reports, forms, statistical data, etc.
   * Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle a wide variety of assignments in different phases to determine appropriate action.
   * Investigative skills to obtain information needed to clarify inquiries and requests; professional skills to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and to effectively work with a variety of groups of individuals.
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   * ICC Permit Technician Certification.
   * Experience in a Hospital Environment.
   * Experience with accreditation processes.
   * Experience with GOVMotus.
   * Experience in an emergency response organization, or an organization that requires regulator oversite and reporting.
   * Website Management and Development.
   * Knowledge of Joint Commission requirements.
   
   Special Requirements
   
   * Typically, this position provides services during normal business hours of operation; however, the individual must be able to work flexible hours that can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional overtime as required to meet operational needs.
   * Ability to work in a high-stress structured environment.
   * Ability to maintain maximum confidentiality and professionalism while working with complex issues.
   * Ability to work in a non-smoking environment.
   * The incumbent will be exposed to alarms and other auditory warning devices. Must be able to function in a multi-disciplinary and fast-paced work environment while maintaining the need for quality, accuracy, completeness, and timelines.
   * This position requires individuals to have the mobility to climb ladders and stairs and be able to differentiate between various alarm signals.
   * This position may, at times require the incumbent to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present and, as such, the incumbent will be required to participate in a medical monitoring program and other programs necessary to enter a hazardous materials environment.
   * Will be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; tolerate very hot and very cold temperatures; walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; work at heights greater than 10 feet; climb ladders or steps to reach objects; work in small, cramped areas; bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; discriminate among colors or match colors of wiring systems and color-coded valves and piping; stand or walk for extended periods of time with the inability to rest at will, and use arms above shoulder level.
   * When not performing duties in the field, incumbents work in an indoor office setting and are required to enter data into a terminal, PC, or keyboard device; produce written documents using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; use graphic instructions, blueprints, and layouts as part of the plan review process when checking for code compliance; and sit for extended periods of time with the ability to move at will.
   * Must pass a pre-employment Live Scan Fingerprinting Background check.
   
   This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
   
   The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
   
   Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
   
   At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
   
   We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
   
   As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.
   
   The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right fire prevention specialist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with fire prevention specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit fire prevention specialists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit fire prevention specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect fire prevention specialist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new fire prevention specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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