A professional who inspects premises of industrial plant to detect and eliminate fire hazards. Respnsibilities include:

• Inspects fire-extinguishing and fire-protection equipment to ensure equipment is operable and prepares reports listing repairs and replacements needed.
• Patrols plant areas and notes and investigates unsafe conditions and practices which might cause or increase fire hazards.
• Reports findings to fire marshal with recommendations for eliminating or counteracting hazards.
• Renders first aid in emergencies.
• Patrols plant areas in which raw and combustible materials are stored, takes temperature and pressure readings from instruments, and reports undesirable conditions or takes steps to correct such conditions.
• May instruct employees in fire safety practices.
• May perform tests on fire-prevention equipment in plants where explosive or flammable materials are processed.
• May participate in fighting fires.