JobSOC 33-2021

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician43.0201
Fire Science/Fire-fighting43.0203
Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention43.0205

02.

Draws on

Public Safety and Security4.7 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.3 of 5
Building and Construction4.2 of 5
Law and Government4.1 of 5
Education and Training4.0 of 5
English Language3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.