Part-time Fire Inspector

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.