Job Description

Duties

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is seeking a part-time Fire Inspector to work with 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. February 9, 2026, to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District's online application portal -

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
innesbrent@fire.mtfpd.org / (815) 669-5378

Applicants must pass an extensive background check and drug test.

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $25.40 - $30.41 per hour

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