Fire Inspector III

Instructional Hours: 30.00

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Fire Inspector. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply the skills and knowledge to conduct all types of fire inspections, conduct plans reviews and resolve complex code related issues.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are policies and procedures development; vision and mission statements; core values; code adoption and modification; budget format, function, and process; the building code modification process; plans review organizations, process, and purpose; components of effective fire prevention and the fire inspector's role; and alternative design processes. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: Students must attend required classroom sessions, demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills evolutions and complete all homework assignments.

*This course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Fire Inspector III.

Prerequisites

MFRI Fire Inspector II (MGMT 205), or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Fire Inspector II certification.