The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is seeking a part-time Fire Inspector to work in the Fire Prevention Bureau. Under the direction of the Fire Prevention Bureau Director, essential duties include but are not limited to:
Conduct initial fire and life safety inspections to a large variety of occupancies- Schedule and coordinate re-inspections
- Prepare inspection reports
- Perform school inspections and fire evacuation drills
- Perform fire inspections for special events, fireworks, or food trucks
- Follow up and investigate false alarms and citizens' complaints
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- The Fire Inspector role requires a valid State of Illinois Class D Driver's License (or Wisconsin equivalent)
- Must be a Fire Inspector I from a certifying agency such as OSFM, ICC, or NFPA within one year of hire.
- Minimum 3 years of recent experience in fire service or fire prevention code compliance
- Ability to maintain working relationships with city, villages, building officials, other employees, and the public.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a letter of intent along with your resume or CV by 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 3rd, 2026, to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District's online application portal - www.mtfpd.org
This is a part-time position with a minimum of 16 hours of work per week per inspector. The starting hourly rate is $25.40 based on education level.
Please contact Fire Prevention Bureau Director Brent Innes with questions at
[email protected] / (815) 669-5378
Applicants must pass an extensive background check and drug test.
The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer.
