Fire Prevention Officer I - City of Hollywood, FL

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a skilled, specialized type of work of varied difficulty in conducting fire and life safety inspections, public education presentations.  Employees in this class are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property primarily by conducting annual fire and life safety inspections. Employees assigned to this class must utilize special skills and training to enforce all applicable local, state, and county regulations including performing other related tasks as needed.  Work is performed under limited supervision of departmental supervisors in accordance with defined policies and procedures; however, employees must be able to exercise some independent critical thinking skills in the performance of duties. Performance is reviewed by superiors through observation of work while in progress and upon completion, through review of reports and records, and in consultations with the employee and others knowledgeable of the employee’s performance. Reports to the Fire Marshal/Division Chief or designee.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts fire inspections on an annual basis for the presence of fire hazards, and to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal fire regulations. 
• Inspects and tests all fire/life safety suppression systems, recognizes and takes action to correct hazardous conditions which present an immediate danger to life.
• Documents inspection findings, reviews findings with property owners and supervisors, prepares and submits Notice of Violation forms for and appears before the City Special Magistrate Hearings, and in courts to enforce fire regulations.
• May perform or arrange standby fire watch details as needed to ensure adherence to the fire and life safety regulations.
• Responds to and resolves complaints from the general public.
• May respond to specific emergencies as a first responder and perform basic life support care if appropriately medically certified. 
• May demonstrate and explain appropriate fire and risk reduction messages to groups and individuals using mixed media.
• Must be available to work “On-Call” and respond to fire scenes or other emergencies (both during and outside of normal business hours) as needed.  Must also be available to work with the following but not limited to: Fire Operations personnel; Hollywood Police Department personnel; Building Department personnel; Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosive Investigation Detectives; as well as property owners and representatives.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required.