As of June 2026, Fire Inspectors and Investigators has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
AI Exposure Score for
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 59% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$75,920. About 1,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
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How you compare to similar Protective Service roles
Fire Inspectors and Investigators (you)
58
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58
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58
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58
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57
Parking Enforcement Workers
60
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
Automatable
- Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
Augmentable
- Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
- Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
- Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.
- Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
- Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
- Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
- Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
- Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.
- Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
- Develop or review fire exit plans.
- Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
- Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
- Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
- Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.
- Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
- Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
Durable
- Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel.
Safer adjacent roles
YOUR ROLE TODAY
Fire Inspectors and Investigators 58→
Firefighters
44
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$59,280
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
55
72% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$115,160
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
50
64% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$56,870
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
52
56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$93,530
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
57
48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$90,150
Construction and Building Inspectors
59
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$74,690
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
59
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$115,160
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
62
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$80,730
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