Fire prevention and safety in any kind of structure depend on thorough and accurate fire inspections. Fire Inspectors visit and inspect places of business, among other places and buildings, in order to ensure that State and local fire codes are upheld.
Fire Inspector tasks may include:
- Yearly inspections of existing places of business and gathering spaces
- Working with developers and planners to review and approve plans for new buildings
- Inspection of buildings under construction
In the new ACC Fire Inspector Certification program, you can train to perform the vital and challenging tasks required of today’s fire inspectors. This 196-hour program consists of three classes, which can be completed in as little as 10 weeks.
Classes include:
- Fire Inspector I (FIRT 1008)
- Fire Inspector II (FIRT 1040)
- Plan Examiner (FIRT 1002)
After completing the ACC Fire Inspector Certification Program, students will be eligible to take the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Inspector exam.
Certificates will be issued to each student at the end of each successfully completed course.
Career Opportunities
According to the US Department of Labor, the anticipated employment growth rate for this occupation is 9% through 2018. Employment of fire inspectors is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations. As cities and other areas grow, there are more buildings to inspect, so employment of fire inspectors should grow along with the population.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median annual salary for fire inspectors as $53,030.
Course Descriptions
Fire Inspector Certification - 196 Hours
Fire Inspector ICEFIRT-1008-01 – 90 hours
One in a series of three courses required for Fire Inspector certification. This course meets the curriculum requirements of the TX Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Inspector I. Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Inspector I.
Fire Inspector II
CEFIRT-1040-01 – 70 hours
One in a series of three courses required for Fire Inspector certification. This course meets the curriculum requirements of the TX Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Inspector II. Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Fire Inspector II.
Plan Examiner I
CEFIRT-1002-01 – 36 hours
One in a series of three courses required for Fire Inspector certification. This course meets the curriculum requirements of the TX Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Plan Examiner I. Demonstrate competencies set forth in the TCFP curriculum for Plan Examiner I.
Upcoming Classes
Class dates coming soon!
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[back to top]To learn more about the ACC Fire Inspector Certification Program, contact Stacey Chambless at
281-756-3994 or email schambless@alvincollege.edu.
