Presented at GFFS 2018. Learn the reasons why company level inspection programs fail, and how to build a successful and robust company level inspection program. Learning objectives: - Why company level inspection programs fail - How to build a successful company level inspection program - Model training programs for company level inspections

1. Successful Company
Level Inspection
Programs
Aaron Johnson
GFFS 2018
bit.ly/GFFS2018

2. “What is this presentation and
information based on?”

7. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Unmet expectations - Lack of Support - Inadequate Training
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program
Objectives and Goals - Clear Expectations - Department Support
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
Initial Training - OJT - Continuing Education

8. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Unmet expectations
Lack of support
Inadequate training

9. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
What is a company level inspection program?

10. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
What is a company level inspection program?
a program that exists to support fire prevention functions

11. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Do you have a culture of fire prevention?

12. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
How is your training conducted?

13. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Unmet expectations
Lack of support
Inadequate training

14. II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program
Objectives and Goals
Clear Expectations
Department Support

15. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Why does this program exist?
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

16. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Top Objectives
Objective #1: To support fire prevention staffing and
inspections.
Objective #2: To raise firefighter awareness of buildings,
structures, and hazards within the community and create
effective pre-incident plans.
Objective #3: To build community relations and outreach.
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

17. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
What deliverables are we expecting?
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

18. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
What deliverables are we expecting?
Scope of Work
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

19. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program
1. Conduct primary inspections of low hazard occupancies
2. Conduct re-inspections
3. Conduct all business tax/annual inspections
4. Create and update pre-plans only
5. Conduct primary inspections within target hazards

20. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Objective #1: To support fire prevention staffing and inspections.
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

21. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Objective #2: To raise firefighter awareness of buildings,
structures, and hazards within the community and create effective
pre-incident plans.
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

22. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Objective #3: To build community relations and outreach.
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

23. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Does the department support the program?
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

24. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
Does the department support the program?
Culture
Administration
Training
II: How to Build a Successful Company Level Inspection
Program

25. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
Initial Training
OJT
Continuing Education

26. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
1. All personnel.
2. Company officers.
3. Firefighters.
4. Only those who volunteer.

27. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
Initial Training
OJT
Continuing Education

28. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
FS 633.216(3) and FAC 69A-39.005 (2)

29. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
FS 633.216(3) and FAC 69A-39.005 (2)
24 hours
16 general fire prevention
8 department specific

30. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
FS 633.216(3) and FAC 69A-39.005 (2)
16 general fire prevention
Codes and standards
Building construction
Fire protection systems
General inspection practices
Plan review and construction documents

31. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
FS 633.216(3) and FAC 69A-39.005 (2)
8 department specific
Administrative systems and processes
Program expectations and scope
Local codes and ordinances
Documentation
SOG/SOP’s
Software use

32. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
OJT
10 inspections

33. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer
Professional Qualifications
“...conducting inspections to identify hazards and
address violations…” [1021:4.5]

34. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
Continuing Education
Monthly Training

35. I: Why Company Level Inspection Programs Fail
III: Model Training Programs for Company Level
Inspections
Continuing Education
Monthly Training
Online
Memo/bulletins
On-site inspections
Hands-on

36. Step 1: Determine the primary objective of the program
Step 2: Define the scope of work and expectations.
Step 3: Provide full support of the program.
Successful Company
Level Inspection
Programs

37. Successful Company
Level Inspection
Programs
Aaron Johnson
GFFS 2018
bit.ly/GFFS2018