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Fire Marshal

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April 13, 2024 3 minute read

Fire Marshals are responsible for enforcing fire codes and regulations to prevent fires and ensure the safety of buildings and occupants. They conduct fire inspections, investigate fire incidents, and provide fire safety education to the public.

Job Duties

Fire Marshals typically perform the following duties:

Conduct fire inspections to identify and correct fire hazards
Investigate fire incidents to determine the cause and origin
Develop and implement fire prevention programs
Provide fire safety education to the public
Enforce fire codes and regulations
Testify in court as expert witnesses

Skills and Qualifications

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Salaries for Fire Marshal

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$92,000

$126,000

$174,000

$126,000

San Francisco

$123,000

$138,000

$158,000

$138,000

Seattle

$80,000

$108,000

$146,000

$108,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$92,000

$126,000

$174,000

$126,000

San Francisco

$123,000

$138,000

$158,000

$138,000

Seattle

$80,000

$108,000

$146,000

$108,000

Austin

$57,000

$64,000

$80,000

$64,000

Toronto

$89,000

$113,000

$150,000

$113,000

London

£40,000

£47,000

£56,000

£47,000

Paris

€62,000

€75,000

€100,000

€75,000

Berlin

€55,000

€67,000

€80,000

€67,000

Tel Aviv

₪46,000

₪57,000

₪69,000

₪57,000

Singapore

S$43,200

S$62,300

S$91,100

S$62,300

Beijing

¥60,000

¥85,000

¥110,000

¥85,000

Shanghai

¥150,000

¥240,000

¥408,000

¥240,000

Shenzhen

¥78,400

¥109,600

¥137,700

¥109,600

Bengalaru

₹262,000

₹400,000

₹652,000

₹400,000

Delhi

₹65,000

₹91,000

₹154,000

₹91,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Fire Marshal

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We've curated four courses to help you on your path to Fire Marshal. Use these to develop your skills, build background knowledge, and put what you learn to practice.

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The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

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Hydraulic Calculations for Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe System

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Sprinkler Talk™ by Project Fire®

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Fire Safety: Become A Fire Safety Expert

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Encyclopedia of Fire Protection

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Provides a practical guide to the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. It is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this topic.

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Concepts in Building Firesafety

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Provides a comprehensive overview of fire detection in buildings. It covers the different types of fire detection systems, the challenges of using fire detection systems in buildings, and the latest advances in this field.

Concepts in Building Firesafety

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Fire Detection and Suppression Systems

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Provides a comprehensive overview of fire detection and extinguishing systems. It covers the different types of fire detection systems, the challenges of using fire extinguishing systems, and the latest advances in this field.

Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, 4th Edition...

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Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

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Provides a comprehensive overview of fire detection and suppression systems for the protection of buildings and other structures. It covers the different types of fire detection systems, the challenges of using fire suppression systems, and the latest advances in this field.

Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

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