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How exposed to AI is a Fire Inspectors and Investigator?

Of the 30 tasks O*NET lists for fire inspectors and investigators, 7 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 15 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Arson InvestigatorFire Code InspectorFire InspectorFire InvestigatorFire OfficialFire Prevention InspectorFire Prevention SpecialistFire Protection SpecialistFire Safety InspectorFire Safety Specialist
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
30
tasks rated for this occupation
4%
hold a degree, from a survey of 48
15k
people do this job in the US
10 of 26
least protected in protective services

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

7
  • Instruct children about the dangers of fire
  • Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered
  • Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives
  • Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel
  • Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention
  • Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures
  • Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management

Only with software built on top

8
  • Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects
  • Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them
  • Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance
  • Develop or review fire exit plans
  • Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies
  • Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes
  • Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony
  • Issue permits for public assemblies

Cannot be sped up

15
  • Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms
  • Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems
  • Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion
  • Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings
  • Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits
  • Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire
  • Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found
  • Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards
  • Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures
  • Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures
  • Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees
  • Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment
  • Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints
  • Arrange for the replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and for repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, making minor repairs such as servicing fire extinguishers when feasible
  • Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.