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Overview

Yale Fire Inspectors are responsible for promoting fire and life safety across Yale’s campus through inspections, investigations, training, and collaboration with our campus partners. The role supports compliance with the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, applicable NFPA standards, and University policies.

Yale Fire Inspectors serve as a key member of the Fire Code Compliance team, conducting inspections to identify fire hazards and code deficiencies. The inspector documents findings, recommends corrective actions, and collaborates with campus partners.

In addition, the Fire Inspectors respond to incident and alarms, to assist in determining cause and contributing factors and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence per department policy. Fire safety training and education for areas such as laboratories, events, and housing is another aspect of the role. This position works closely with construction and maintenance teams to review conditions and support compliance as directed.

The Yale Fire Inspector must balance enforcement with education while building collaborative relationships while ensuring code requirements and University standards are met. The role is suited for a detail oriented fire safety professional who is comfortable working alone and effective with written and verbal communication while promoting a safe campus environment.

Schedule: TUESDAY-SATURDAY 8:00AM-4:30PM

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Performs assignments under limited supervision. 2. Directs the work of lower labor grade employees under the direction of the Fire Code Compliance Services Office. 3. Under the direction of the Fire Code Compliance Services Office, assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments. 4.  Inspects University properties for compliance with fire codes and standards and mitigates as needed. 5.  Coordinates and consults with Construction Management and Architectural and Engineering Services and external architects, designers and contractors to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards in new construction, renovations and fire systems. 6.  Inspects construction sites to ensure fire safety and proper safety practices are being conducted. 7.  Responds and assists as needed to emergencies on campus, including but not limited to: fires, haz-mats, rescues, and odor complaints. 8.  May respond to emergencies with lights and sirens as directed by department policy. 9.  Conducts public assembly inspections. 10. Observes and handles physical and safety hazards, taking appropriate action. 11. Prepares detailed written investigative and inspection reports as required and in accordance with department directives, state and local law on the appropriate documents. 12. Promote positive interactions with internal and external contacts such as faculty members, principal investigators, lab and research personnel, business managers, facility managers and supervisors, EHS colleagues, Yale Animal Resources Center staff, Security, Campus Police Department, Local Fire Department, State and Federal agencies to discuss safety issues and implement corrective recommendations. 13. Interact with external contacts such as outside contractors to ensure services provided are performed in a manner consistent with Yale expectations, policies and procedures. 14. Conducts public education, training classes and fire drills within the Yale community. 15. Assists in the preparation of fire safety proposals and the design specifications for fire protection equipment. 16. Assists in fire investigations.  Conducts minor investigations independently, i.e. trash fires, dumpsters, minor electrical fires, etc. 17. Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods. 18. Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification. Required Education and Experience 1.  Associate's degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Fire Technology/Fire Science or equivalent education and experience to be determined by oral exam. 2.  Two or more years experience in fire prevention or related field. Knowledge of alarms and sprinklers. Successful completion of FF1 and Haz-Mat Tech or equivalent. 3.  Successful completion of ICS 100 & 200. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Must hold valid Connecticut Driver's License. Successful completion of a written and oral exam based on NFPA 1 (Uniform Fire Code) & NFPA 1031 (Fire Inspector Level One). Physical Requirements 1.  Physically able to carry and wear a SCBA, carry weights up to 75 pounds, and walk for periods of time. 2.  Ability to wear safety equipment including respirators, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, fully encapsulating protective suit, and fire turn out gear. 3.  Must pass a physical exam and be cleared for duty.

Job Posting Date

03/10/2026

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade 11

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$42.30

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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