Fire Protection Inspector

Fire Protection Inspector Paid Training to Full Licensure

Bozeman Montana Full-Time No Experience Required We Train & Certify You

Start your career in an essential recession-resistant trade with a clear path from day one to a fully licensed inspector in about one year. Heres what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Paid on-the-job training no fire protection experience needed to start.
• We fund certifications and licenses you need to advance.
• Rapid pay growth: starting pay of $59000$66500 rising to $78000$88000 once fully licensed.
• Your own company work truck once licensed - no commuting in your personal vehicle.

Why Western States Fire Protection

Western States Fire Protection is an established leader in the life safety industry and part of APi Group a global business with thousands of employees. Fire protection is essential stable work that keeps people and property safe which means steady demand and long-term career security. We invest in our people: youll receive structured training employer-paid certifications and a defined path to advance from entry level to fully licensed inspector with opportunities to grow well beyond.

We welcome candidates from adjacent hands-on backgrounds HVAC plumbing electrical military general trades or anyone mechanically inclined and eager to learn. If youre dependable and self-motivated well teach you the rest.

What Youll Do

Once trained and licensed youll work independently from your own truck completing a scheduled list of inspections each day. Day to day you will:

• Perform routine inspections testing and servicing of fire sprinkler systems and related life safety product lines across multiple manufacturers.
• Produce accurate detailed inspection reports that clearly document improvements deficiencies and required follow-up.
• Communicate daily with your Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on job status requirements and any delays.
• Document your time and all task-related paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager Schedule Coordinator and office staff to fully close out and turn over completed jobs so they can be billed in full.

What Were Looking For

The right person is self-motivated customer service-oriented and communicates clearly in writing and in person. To be considered youll need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid drivers license in accordance with Company policy.
• Willingness to pass a post-offer drug test and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have (but not required well train you): experience in the fire protection industry and familiarity with NFPA and building/fire codes.

Certifications We Pay for You to Earn

During your paid training period well cover the cost of earning:

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
• NICET I NFPA 25
• NICET II NFPA 25
• Montana State License for Fire Extinguishing Systems

Our expectation is that you progress from entry level to fully licensed within one year with a pay increase at each certification milestone.

Compensation Travel and Benefits

• Starting pay: $59000$66500 annually (depending on location and experience) increasing with each certification achieved.
• Fully licensed range: $78000$88000 annually.
• Company work truck provided once trained and licensed.
• Travel: This role supports inspections across Montana. Most work is day trips based out of Bozeman with occasional overnight travel 2-3 nights per week during training and 6-8 times per month once licensed. Dinner reimbursement lodging mileage are company-provided.
• Benefits: Medical dental and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off and holidays; life and disability coverage confirm and customize to your plan.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular bending reaching climbing walking and driving.

How to Apply

Ready to start a stable well-paid career in fire protection Apply today! We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 4 business days.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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