Fire Inspector

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Yale Fire Inspectors are responsible for promoting fire and life safety across Yale’s campus through inspections, investigations, training, and collaboration with our campus partners. The role supports compliance with the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, applicable NFPA standards, and University policies.

Yale Fire Inspectors serve as a key member of the Fire Code Compliance team, conducting inspections to identify fire hazards and code deficiencies. The inspector documents findings, recommends corrective actions, and collaborates with campus partners.

In addition, the Fire Inspectors respond to incident and alarms, to assist in determining cause and contributing factors and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence per department policy. Fire safety training and education for areas such as laboratories, events, and housing is another aspect of the role. This position works closely with construction and maintenance teams to review conditions and support compliance as directed.

The Yale Fire Inspector must balance enforcement with education while building collaborative relationships while ensuring code requirements and University standards are met. The role is suited for a detail oriented fire safety professional who is comfortable working alone and effective with written and verbal communication while promoting a safe campus environment.

Date Last Bid Accepted: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Schedule: TUESDAY-SATURDAY 8:00AM-4:30PM

• Performs assignments under limited supervision.
• Directs the work of lower labor grade employees under the direction of the Fire Code Compliance Services Office.
• Under the direction of the Fire Code Compliance Services Office, assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments.
• Inspects University properties for compliance with fire codes and standards and mitigates as needed.
• Coordinates and consults with Construction Management and Architectural and Engineering Services and external architects, designers and contractors to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards in new construction, renovations and fire systems.
• Inspects construction sites to ensure fire safety and proper safety practices are being conducted.
• Responds and assists as needed to emergencies on campus, including but not limited to: fires, haz-mats, rescues, and odor complaints.
• May respond to emergencies with lights and sirens as directed by department policy.
• Conducts public assembly inspections.
• Observes and handles physical and safety hazards, taking appropriate action.
• Prepares detailed written investigative and inspection reports as required and in accordance with department directives, state and local law on the appropriate documents.
• Promote positive interactions with internal and external contacts such as faculty members, principal investigators, lab and research personnel, business managers, facility managers and supervisors, EHS colleagues, Yale Animal Resources Center staff, Security, Campus Police Department, Local Fire Department, State and Federal agencies to discuss safety issues and implement corrective recommendations.
• Interact with external contacts such as outside contractors to ensure services provided are performed in a manner consistent with Yale expectations, policies and procedures.
• Conducts public education, training classes and fire drills within the Yale community.
• Assists in the preparation of fire safety proposals and the design specifications for fire protection equipment.
• Assists in fire investigations. Conducts minor investigations independently, i.e. trash fires, dumpsters, minor electrical fires, etc.
• Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

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