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RESOLUTION NO, 8176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA , AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN
OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER I, I1 AND I11
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council concurs,
that the classifications of Fire Prevention Officer I, I1 and I11 should be
included in the City's Classification and Salary Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows :
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to
add the classifications of Fire Prevention Officer I, I1 and I11 as
described in Attachment A and B, attached hereto and made a part thereof.
3. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to
add the titles Fire Prevention Officer I, I1 and I11 to the appropriate City
Salary Plan as shown on Attachment C, attached hereto and made a part
thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad
City Council held on the 10th day of Septen-ber , 1985 by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Embers Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Pettine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: J &d4 - ASLER, Mayor
(SEAL)
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FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER I
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER I1
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform technical work involving weed abatement
and hazard reduction inspections, fire prevention education
programs, fire and life safety inspections, and to do related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS *<\
Fire Prevention Officer I: -An entry level class in the fire
prevention series for which prior fire prevention experience is not - required. Incumbents inthis class are expected to learn the office and field operations of the department under the supervision of the Fire Captain Specialist or a senior officer, eventually qualifying
for advancement to Fire Prevention Officer 11. Incumbents may be
required to take related college courses on their own time.
Fire Prevention Officer 11: Positions in this class are normally
filled by advancement from the lower grade of Fire Prevention
Officer I, or when filled from the outside, requires prior fire
prevention experience. Work in this class is distinguished from
that of Fire Prevention Officer I by the greater complexity of the
work assignments; greater independence with which an incumbent is
expected to work; and the broader level of knowledge of code
requirements, educational methodology, and city policies and procedures which a Fire Prevention Officer I1 is expected to utilize.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Conducts weed abatement inspections, supervises cleaning of lots by city contract crews, and completes accompanying paperwork and records.
Formulates and conducts educational programs in fire and life safety.
Works with schools, service clubs, and other community groups to
involve a greater portion of the community in the fire safety
educational process.
Conducts fire prevention inspections, prepares reports of inspec- tions and complaints; follow-up on complaints to see that hazards are eliminated.
Inspects facilities for hazardous processes, public assemblies and
related activities and recommends corrective action.
Conducts fire cause investigations and prepares reports documenting
the cause of fires being investigated.
Attachment A
Page 1 of 2
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> d FIRE PREVENTION
FIRE PREVENTION
OFFICER I
OFFICER I1 (Cont'd.) Page 2
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, rules
and ordinances.
Principals, practices, and procedures ofmodern fire protection for
lives and property.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Detect and evaluate a wide varietyof hazardous conditions and
materials.
Learn to conduct thorough and detailed fact finding investigations
of fire incidents.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Assist other city departments in gaining compliance with applicable
'I city codes and ordinances.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Fire Prevention Officer I: Any combination of education and experi-
ence that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
that would be qualifying. A typical way to attain the knowledge and
abilities would be equivalent to high school graduation supplemented
by college courses in fire inspection or fire science or California
Fire Academy courses in the Fire Prevention Series 1A thru 1C.
Fire Prevention Officer 11:
a variety of fire prevention work and education equivalent to that required for a Fire Prevention Officer I, plus courses equivalent
to the following California Fire Academy Courses:
Two years of responsible experience in
Fire Prevention 1A Fire Inspection Practices
Fire Prevention 1B Code Enforcement
Fire Prevention 1C Flammable Liquids and Gases Fire Prevention 2A Fire Protection Systems & Buildings Components
Fire Prevention 2B Interpreting the U.B.C. and C.A.C. T-24 Fire Prevention 2C Fire Problems in Special Occupancies
Necessary special requirement: Fire Prevention I and 11,
Possession of a valid Class I11 California Drivers License.
Attachment A Page 2 of 2
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER I11
DEFINITION
\ Under general direction, supervises Fire Prevention Officers I and
11, conducts plan review of fire protection systems and equipment,
conducts fire prevention inspections of a difficult or highly
technical nature, conducts fire cause and arson investigations, and
does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class receive direction directly from the Fire Marshal and may be called upon to supervise Fire Prevention Officer I and I1 positions. Incumbents in this class will have extensive experience in the areas of fire inspections, fire investigations, and public fire education, and will have a working knowledge of the
fire codes and standards generally in use throughout California.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Supervise Fire Prevention Officer I and I1 positions.
Interpret building and fire protection system plans, building and
fire codes.
Conduct plan review of industrial, commercial and special hazard
occupancies of the fire protection systems and equipment.
Perform fire prevention inspections on complex industrial, commercial and residential structures.
Conduct fire cause and arson investigations.
Keep inspection records and prepare reports.
Assist with the supervision and training related to the engine
company inspection program.
Confer with engineers, contractors, homeowners and others concerning
fire and hazard prevention problems and requirements.
Conduct fire safety education classes.
Serve as Acting Fire Marshal.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
State and Local fire codes.
Nationally recognized fire protection and safety standards.
Attachment B Page 1 of 2
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Fire Prevention Officer 111 Page 2
Fire Protection aspects of the Uniform Building Code.
Principles and techniques of fire inspection work.
Educational methodology as it relates to fire safety education.
Contemporary principles and methods of supervision.
Ability to:
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to the fire safety of residential, commercial, industrial and special
hazard occupancies.
Read and interpret building plans, fire protection system plans, and
fire codes.
Maintain cooperative working relations with building and business
owners, contractors,a nd the general public.
Supervise subordinates and facilitate their professional development.
Speak before groups in educational or training settings.
Experience & Education
Any combination of experience and education likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.
to obtain the knowledge and abilities would he:
A typical way
Experience:
work,including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the State certification as a Fire Prevention Officer 111, having completed the following classes
or their equivalents:
Five years of experience performing fire inspection
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Prevention 1A Fire Inspection Practices
Prevention 1B Code Enforcement
Prevention.1C Flammable Liquids and Gases
Prevention 2A Fire Protection Systems and Building Components
Prevention 2B Interpreting the U.B.C. and C.A.C. T-24 Prevention 2C Fire Problems in Special Occupancies Prevention 3A Hydraulic Sprinkler Calculations
Prevention 3B Plan Checking
Necessary Requirement
Possession of a valid Class I1 California drivers license.
Attachment B
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