Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician. An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply a knowledge of fire prevention and control skills to problems of reducing fire risk, loss limitation, supervising substance removal, conducting fire investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy.

Fire Science/Firefighting. An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in firefighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations, and applicable laws and regulations.

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Skills & Other Requirements
The following are among the skills required for fire inspectors: Administer Fire Regulations; Apply Fire Investigation Techniques; Apply Fire Suppression Techniques; Apply Hazardous Materials Information; Knowledge Of Fire, Building & Other Codes; Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems; Knowledge Of Water Systems; Oral/Written Communication; Comprehend, Apply & Communicate Technical Information; Conduct Fire Hazard Inspections; Enforce Building Laws, Ordinances, Regulations; Follow Police & Emergency Radio Regulations; Impose Restrictions; Interpret/Explain Government/Organization Rules/Policies/Regulations; Keep Records & Maintain Files; Operate Mobile 2-Way Radio; Operate Two-Way Radio; Operate/Maintain Inspection Tools/Equipment; Possess Valid Drivers License; Read Maps; Read/Communicate/Understand With Reference to Aviation Communications; Recognize Public Safety Hazards; Sell Fire Prevention; Speak Clearly Into 2-Way Radio; Speak In Public; Use Computer Keyboard; Use Geographic Coordinates To Dispatch Emergency Vehicles; Use Hand Tools; Use Investigation Techniques; Use Word Processing Software; Work As A Team Member; Work In Solitary/Remote Locations.