Fire Inspector jobs in Maryland

ABOUT US

Founded in 1964, Livingston Fire Protection, now Fire Safety and Protection, LLC, is a high-growth fire and life safety business offering a comprehensive set of services across a breadth of customers and geographies. FSP is a leading provider of fire and life safety services. We offer inspection, maintenance, repair, design, and installation on a variety of systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental facilities. The company is led by veterans of the fire and life safety industry.

Job Description:

A Inspector in the Fire and Safety Industry is responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems in buildings to ensure they are in compliance with local, state, and national fire codes and standards. They work closely with building owners, facility managers, and fire departments to ensure that sprinkler systems are functioning properly, and that people and property are protected from fire.

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting and testing fire sprinkler systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Identifying deficiencies and making recommendations for repairs or upgrades to bring the system up to code.
• Providing reports and documentation of inspection results to building owners, facility managers, and fire departments.
• Working with technicians to ensure that repairs and upgrades are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring that fire sprinkler systems are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to water pressure, valve operation, and sprinkler head coverage.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspection results, repair work, and equipment maintenance.
• Providing training and education to building owners, facility managers, and employees on fire sprinkler systems, emergency procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Inspecting and testing fire alarm systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Identifying deficiencies and making recommendations for repairs or upgrades to bring the system up to code.
• Providing reports and documentation of inspection results to building owners, facility managers, and fire departments.
• Communicating with Service technicians to ensure that repairs and upgrades are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to sensitivity, audibility, and visual indicators.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspection results, repair work, and equipment maintenance.
• Providing training and education to building owners, facility managers, and employees on fire alarm systems, emergency procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Investigating false alarms and developing strategies to reduce the frequency of false alarms.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in fire codes and standards and recommending changes to fire alarm systems as needed.
• Working with fire departments to coordinate emergency response procedures and provide assistance during emergencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with specialized training in fire sprinkler systems and inspection.
• Certification from a recognized organization, such as the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), may be required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze technical data and reports.

Professional Development:

FSP is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. As part of this commitment, FSP offers various program sponsorships, including a NICET certification program, which reimburses employees for the costs of NICET Level I,II,III, IV study materials and testing and provides tiered pay increases upon achievement of certification.

Benefits:

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) offers comprehensive benefits:

Company paid benefits:

• 50K Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness
• 401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth)
• Referral Bonus

Health & Safety:

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection, LLC’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.