Fire inspector or investigator
Inspects buildings for fire hazards and enforces fire laws, or investigates the cause of fires and explosions.
Will AI replace fire inspector or investigator jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 38 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Attend training to stay current on fire prevention and safety
- Write investigation reports and keep records on arson suspects
- Write detailed reports of inspections, violations found, and fixes suggested
What stays human
- Package evidence in closed containers to protect it
- Inspect and test newly installed fire protection systems
- Inspect buildings for hazards like flammable piles and blocked fire exits
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +4.2%. Typical pay: $75,920 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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