Overview
The Fire Safety Inspector certificate provides instruction on fire safety inspection procedures and responsibilities, using the objectives for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner.
After successfully completing the certificate, students who are members of an Ohio Fire Department may take the state exam for Fire Safety Inspector.
To enter the program, students must hold a current Ohio Firefighter certificate and be employed by an Ohio firefighting agency.
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections in the State of Ohio
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Fire Safety Inspector
Graduate Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of firefighters will grow about 4 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations
$52,500 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Fire Safety Inspector Certificate (FSIPC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FST 268 | Fire Safety Inspector | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 2 | 3 | 3 | |