Fire Prevention Officer – Langford – 2026

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention, the Fire Prevention Officer performs specialized technical, investigative, and educational duties in the application and enforcement of Municipal, Provincial, and Federal fire prevention Bylaws, Regulations, and Codes. This position inspects all types of public and private buildings and structures and delivers fire safety and fire prevention programs for the public.

As a Fire Prevention Officer, you will inspect and test fire protection and/or fire detection systems to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, codes, regulations, and standards. You will also investigate fires and explosions to determine the origin, cause, and extent of damage, and gather evidence to liaise with various agencies. The Fire Prevention Officer is also responsible for preparing accurate fire loss data, investigation, and inspection reports and delivering education and training for the public.

• Ensures compliance with the BC Fire Code, Building Code, municipal by-laws, regulation and standards by responding to requests and/or initiating inspection of commercial, industrial, residential, public buildings and contents, and reviewing fire safety/building plans
• Inspects and tests fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Investigates fires/explosions, determines origin/cause/damage estimates, collect evidence, interacts with law enforcement and other agencies, and provides testimony and evidence in court as required
• Supports fire pre-plan preparation for each new and existing businesses and buildings
• Maintains current knowledge of new/amended legislation, regulations, bylaws and standards
• Prepares fire loss data, investigation, and inspection reports, and accurately completes and securely manages all reports, documents, and records related to the work
• Processes various permit applications and issues approvals and/or written orders as required
• Participates in the development of fire prevention and fire investigation standards and specifications, and supports the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and bylaws relating to fire prevention and fire investigation
• Delivers current and engaging prevention education and training for the public, including preparing and delivering talks, seminars, and demonstrations to groups, the public, or the media
• Provides public education, inspection, and fire prevention training to firefighters
• Represents Langford Fire Rescue at trade shows, displays, and schools, as required
• Safely operates fire department vehicles
• May be requested to work outside office hours in support of department-related events, including in support of local emergencies
• May assist Chief Officers at incidents or in the Department Operations Center or the Emergency Operations Center as required
• Participates in continuous fire investigation education to maintain NFPA 1033 & NFPA 921 skills
• Performs other related duties as required

• Completion of grade 12
• Training and/or education in the building or mechanical trades
• A minimum of three (3) years of related Fire Service experience, preferably with a focus in Fire Prevention (or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• NFPA 1031 and NFPA 1035 certifications or NFPA 1030 combined certification
• NFPA 1033*

*Candidates who do not currently possess the NFPA 1033 certification may be considered, provided they have completed Fire Cause and Origin 1 or OFC Basic Fire Investigator Fundamentals credentials. NFPA 1033 certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers’ Licence
• Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and local legislation, codes, regulations, standards and guidelines, as well as City Bylaws, policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of building construction, mechanical and structural components, wiring, and industrial processes, including chemical reactions, and flammable and combustible materials and liquids
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization
• Thorough understanding of, and ability to apply, conflict resolution practices

The following courses are considered assets:

• Fire Prevention Officer Certificate
• ICS 200
• Commercial kitchen inspection course (NFPA 96)
• Information Officer

For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the job description on our website (www.langford.ca/careers). This is a regular, full-time position with a salary of $74.39 per hour and 80 hours bi-weekly. The position is represented by IAFF Local 2848 and has a mandatory retirement age of 60, in accordance with Article 23.01.

Application Submission Details

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and supporting certifications. If you are currently enrolled and actively completing or awaiting certification for any of these courses, please indicate this clearly in your application.

Please email your application to careers@langford.ca (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email). Applications will be accepted until noon on May 22, 2026.