JOB REPORT / 33-2021 · 30 TASKS

Fire Inspectors and Investigators.

Can AI do the work of Fire Inspectors and Investigators?

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Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records…
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code…
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code…

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19 of 30 tasks reviewed

This job has 30 core tasks. We went through 19 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Fire Inspectors and Investigators actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
AI DOES
Drafts reports, fills standard forms, and searches records databases
YOU DO
Verify facts, apply legal judgment, and sign official documents
TASK 02
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
AI DOES
Drafts report language, organizes findings, and suggests standard corrective recommendations from inspection notes
YOU DO
Confirm accuracy of on-site observations and apply professional liability to official findings
TASK 03
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
AI DOES
Drafts policy language, compares fire codes across regions, and summarizes research on best practices
YOU DO
Draw on field experience to judge what actually works in real buildings and real situations
TASK 04
Develop or review fire exit plans.
AI DOES
Drafts exit plan layouts, checks code compliance rules, and flags missing elements
YOU DO
Walk the actual building and confirm the plan matches real-world conditions
TASK 05
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
AI DOES
Drafts program documents, generates report templates, and organizes billing data
YOU DO
Apply local regulations, build agency partnerships, and make policy decisions
TASK 06
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
AI DOES
Scans digital blueprints and highlights areas that may not meet standard fire codes
YOU DO
Apply local code knowledge and professional judgment to complex or unusual building layouts
TASK 07
Issue permits for public assemblies.
AI DOES
Drafts permit forms, checks code requirements, and flags missing info
YOU DO
Visit the site and make the final safety call
TASK 08
Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
AI DOES
Cross-references fire patterns, burn data, and case reports to suggest likely causes
YOU DO
Bring hands-on scene knowledge and professional judgment to reach a legally defensible conclusion
TASK 09
Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.
AI DOES
Looks up relevant fire codes, drafts violation summaries, and suggests standard corrective actions based on violation type
YOU DO
Walk the building, assess real conditions, and judge what fixes actually make sense for that specific property
TASK 10
Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, quizzes, slide decks, and study guides on fire investigation topics
YOU DO
Lead hands-on training, answer real questions, and build skills through live practice
TASK 11
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, presentation slides, quizzes, and handout materials
YOU DO
Show up in person, adapt to your audience, and make real human connections
TASK 12
Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
AI DOES
Drafts investigation reports, summarizes regulations, and organizes case notes
YOU DO
Conduct interviews, weigh witness credibility, and make final legal determinations
TASK 13
Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, scripts, quizzes, and fun activities about fire safety
YOU DO
Show up in person, read the room, and make kids feel safe asking questions
TASK 14
Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.
AI DOES
Drafts coordination emails, organizes agency contacts, and summarizes case notes to share
YOU DO
Build relationships and make judgment calls about what to share with which agencies
TASK 15
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
AI DOES
Drafts training plans, schedules, and performance tracking templates
YOU DO
Build real relationships and make fair calls about your team
TASK 16
Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
AI DOES
Helps prepare testimony by organizing case facts, timelines, and evidence summaries
YOU DO
Show up, speak under oath, and answer tough questions from lawyers in real time
TASK 17
Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
AI DOES
Drafts interview questions and helps organize witness notes afterward
YOU DO
Show up in person, establish legal authority, and build trust with witnesses
TASK 18
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
AI DOES
Drafts follow-up checklists and reminder notices based on prior violation records
YOU DO
Show up on-site and use your trained eyes to confirm real fixes were made
TASK 19
Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
AI DOES
Helps look up codes, draft permit paperwork, and flag regulatory requirements
YOU DO
Walk the site, use your senses, and make the final safety call

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Fire Inspectors and Investigators
SOC code: 33-2021
Tasks reviewed: 19 of 30

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PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $75,920 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $85,750 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 13,800
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +3.8% by 2034 · ~1,500 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.

Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.

Develop or review fire exit plans.

Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.

Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.

Issue permits for public assemblies.

Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.

Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.

Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel.

Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.

Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.

Instruct children about the dangers of fire.

Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.

Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.

Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.

Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.

Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.

Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.