A professional who directs and coordinates activities of personnel of municipal fire prevention bureau. Respnsibilities include:

• Directs building inspection, arson investigation, and distribution of fire prevention publicity material.
• Confers with officials or civic representatives to improve fire safety and fire education.
• Directs public information program for adults and juveniles, such as talks and demonstrations on resuscitation, fire safety, and home-safety inspections.
• Oversees review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
• Studies and interprets fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous and flammable substances.
• Assigns fire inspectors to investigate hazards, cases of suspected arson, and false alarms.
• May participate in inspections and investigations made by subordinates.
• May train and evaluate employees and oversee performance of department's clerical activities.