NFPA, IAFC

In partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group is pleased to present the first edition of First Responder Inspector with Navigate Advantage Access. This groundbreaking print and digital resource provides a deep understanding of the First Responder Inspector's roles and responsibilities, including preparing inspection reports, investigating complaints, maintaining records, communicating with fire inspectors and plans examiners, and determining compliance of the adopted codes and standards.  

First Responder Inspector meets and exceeds the intent of the job performance requirements (JPRs) set forth in NFPA 1030, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, 2024 Edition, which includes Chapter 6: First Responder Inspection (NFPA 1031).  

A Note on NFPA 1030: Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, 2024 Edition: NFPA 1030 was issued by the NFPA Standards Council on October 7, 2022, with an effective date of October 27, 2022, and a 2024 copyright. NFPA 1030 is a consolidation of NFPA 1031, NFPA 1035, and NFPA 1037. NFPA 1030 includes the following chapters related to fire inspector and plans examiner:

• Chapter 6: First Responder Inspector (NFPA 1031) 
• Chapter 7: Fire Inspector (NFPA 1031) 
• Chapter 8: Fire Plans Examiner (NFPA 1031)

NFPA 1030, Chapter 6, a new chapter within the standard, focuses on preparing inspection reports, investigating complaints, and maintaining records and includes sharing information and consulting with fire inspectors and plans examiners. The First Responder Inspector must also have knowledge of various legal proceedings, such as enforcing the adopted codes and standards and investigating assigned complaints. This first edition of First Responder Inspector is a comprehensive resource that enables fire departments to align their training to NPFA 1030's JPRs for the critical role of First Responder Inspector.

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