Fire Prevention Inspector

Cooperative Security Location, Manda Bay, Kenya, Africa

This position reports to the Fire Chief and will support US AFRICOM and the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa in Manda Bay, Kenya, Africa. The Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect US and partner interests.

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Protection Inspector is tasked with the planning, organization, and execution of the fire prevention activities. This role encompasses conducting fire inspections, fire investigations, public education, reviewing plans, and accepting inspections of fire protection systems. This position will maintain accountability and responsibility of all individually assigned personal protective gear in accordance with guidance and regulations. The FPI will conduct daily inspections of the Fire Prevention Program to ensure compliance with the following:

• The Performance Work Statement
• Army Regulation 420-5 - Facilities Management, Garrison-specific Fire and Safety Regulations
• Air Force Instruction 32-2001 - US Air Force Fire Emergency Services Program
• DoD Instruction 6055.06 - DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program (F&ESCP)
• DoD Unified Facilities Code (UFC)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• And relevant policies

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and maintains comprehensive records of all facility fire inspections
• Delivers training sessions for Facility Mangers, Fire Wardens, and other fire prevention personnel
• Works in conjunction with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to conduct final acceptance inspections for new construction and renovation projects
• Keeps thorough documentation on the inspection and testing of sprinkler systems
• Engages in Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) programs
• Contributes to the establishment of long-term goals for the protection of personnel, facilities, materials and equipment
• Assists with fire investigations as required by AR 420-5 guidelines
• Conduct fire investigations in collaboration with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and other federal agencies as necessary, along with installation and garrison fire departments, adhering to NFPA 921 standards
• Provide direction for the execution of technical investigations of major fires (over $250,000 in damage and/or loss of life) and forward a formal report of findings to the Deputy Chief of Staff

• Ensure that all fire incidents are thoroughly investigated and that reporting obligations are fulfilled

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma, General Education Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Four to seven years' Fire Protection experience required
• Job knowledge, skill level, and physical ability necessary to perform assigned Fire Protection Inspector functions is required
• Standard US State or Territory issued Civilian driver's license is required
• Candidates are required to ensure that their records, maintained by their civilian personnel office, reflect the appropriate Fire Inspector certification levels

Minimum IFSAC/Pro Board/DoD Certifications Required

• Fire Inspector I/II
• Fire Instructor I
• Public Fire and Life Safety Educator
• Hazardous Material Awareness

IFSAC/Pro Board/DoD Certifications preferred

• Fire Investigator
• Fire Inspector III
• Plans Examiner