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Fire Prevention Trainee

City of Arlington79 open roles

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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. City of Arlington postings stay open a median of 8 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  5. 36.2%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 10 days ago

City of Arlington median: 8 days open

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Department:

Fire

Job Details:

SALARY $21.82

Under general supervision, performs routine inspections of new and existing buildings and fire protection systems to ensure that local ordinances and State laws pertaining to fire and life safety are maintained. Able to determine fire origin and cause as a Fire investigator and compile investigation results and prepare accurate, detailed reports when necessary, obtain warrants, and present cases in courts.

**********IMPORTANT INFORMATION*********

  • Employment applications must be received by the application deadline to be eligible to participate in the aerobic run. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. CST on November 9, 2026.
  • Applicants must PASS the 1.5-mile aerobic run to be eligible to take the Civil Service written examination on December 7, 2026. The passing time for the 1.5-mile run is 13 minutes and 57 seconds.
  • Only applicants who pass the aerobic run will receive an invitation to participate in the Civil Service written examination on December 7, 2026.
  • The aerobic run will not be rescheduled.
  • Applicants who miss their scheduled appointment or arrive late will be disqualified from the hiring process.

By submitting an application for the Fire Prevention Trainee position, you acknowledge and understand the following:

  • This posting is for establishing an eligibility list only. There are currently no active vacancies.
  • The 1½ mile run is the first required step in the hiring process for this classification.
  • Only applicants who successfully complete the 1½ mile run will then be scheduled to take the Civil Service examination, which is the next step in establishing an eligibility list.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to conduct certificate of occupancy and fire prevention inspections to ensure compliance with fire and life safety, and other codes.
  • Ability to assist in conducting acceptance testing on fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, other fire protection systems and features.
  • Ability to respond and assist fire companies on complaints or inspections.
  • Ability to communicate with property owner or manager regarding hazards or code violations and make recommendation for resolution.
  • Ability to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made. Issue citations as necessary to enforce the fire code when other efforts to gain compliance have failed.
  • Ability to conduct residential inspections to include foster home, assisted living, mental health mental retardation, and courtesy home inspections.
  • Ability to teach and assist with various public education venues.
  • Examine sites of fires to determine their origin and cause by utilizing knowledge and experience in firefighting and fire investigation techniques and equipment

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Ability to be on-call for after-hours inspection for a week at a time.
  • Ability to compile log and prepare daily reports of work performed for departmental use.
  • Ability to perform related duties such as researching specific Fire Code interpretation applications, participating in public speaking engagements on fire prevention subjects and testifying in court cases concerning code violations as necessary.
  • Ability to perform data entry of inspection violations into current inspections software program.
  • Ability to attend both local and out of state training programs for days/weeks at a time as needed.
  • Ability to prepare and provide court room testimony

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of state and local laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to fire and building codes.
  • Knowledge of the concepts and symbols used in mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages and decimals, including hydraulic calculations.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting fire prevention policies and procedures and relating them to physical applications.
  • Skill in understanding and applying basic mechanical concepts.
  • Ability to organize daily work schedule and work alone.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
  • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to seeing, sorting, carrying, calculating, writing and climbing to and from extreme heights.
  • Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
  • Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma
  • Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License, Class C.
  • Obtain Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Fire Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment.

Employment Screenings Required

  • Criminal Background Check
  • CJIS Fingerprint Background Check
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing
  • Health Performance Evaluation/Physical Examination
  • Motor Vehicle Record

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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