• Fire Inspectors and Investigators
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 67,014
    $44,728 range bar $80,425
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Fire Inspectors and Investigators detect fire hazards, recommend prevention measures, ensure compliance with state and local fire codes, and investigate causes of fires. They examine buildings and scenes of fires.

What do they typically do

  • Search buildings for fire hazards
  • Review building blueprints with developers
  • Ensure that existing buildings and designs comply with fire codes
  • Conduct fire and safety education programs and review emergency evacuation plans
  • Collect and analyze evidence from scenes of fires and explosions
  • Testify in civil and criminal legal proceedings
  • Work with law enforcement or exercise police powers, such as the power of arrest, and carry a weapon

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.6%
Job Openings 18

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