Israel Razo

Experience

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  City of South Pasadena

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2015

  Fire Prevention Specialist

  Under general supervision, inspects commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and places ofpublic assembly to determine compliance with state and local fire codes; issues notices and warnings; investigates complaints; keeps records of inspection activities; prepares and presents public fire safety education programs and demonstrations.

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  City of Alhambra

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Fire Prevention Specialist

  Assists with the investigation and enforcement of various City ordinances, including the Title 19 Public Safety, Title 24 California Fire and Building Codes as well as the California Health and Safety Code, dealing with the safety of residential, commercial and industrial structures; reviews building construction plans; provides technical assistance to contractors, architects, engineers, developers and the public; evaluates fire protection systems; issues notices, warnings and citations; maintains current inspection records; prepares inspection reports, technical information and statistical data; develops and participates in presentations; may provide advice regarding hazardous processes, operations and materials requirements; will be required to respond to emergency calls after hours, accept periodic overtime assignments and perform related duties deemed necessary by the department; and performs related duties as required. Show less

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  City of Monrovia

  Dec 2015 - now

  Coordinate the implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the HazardousMaterials Disclosure Program; identify facilities requiring disclosure of hazardousmaterials information. Provide technical advice and make recommendations regarding safety inspections of chemical users to reduce hazardous materials accidents. Prepare compliance or correction notices of code violations; report violations to the Fire Chief; investigate citizen complaints related to fire/safety hazards; conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance; issue citations when necessary. Inspect buildings and related public facilities and equipment for fire hazards, efficiency offire protective equipment, adequacy of fire escapes/exits, lawful public assemblies and compliance with all other fire code provisions; ensure compliance with fire safety codes and fire prevention practices; advise property owners as to fire hazard removal. Show less Answer inquiries from the public, both in person and over the phone, providing information about hazardous material codes/requirements and explaining procedures. Review fire prevention, plan check, code and hazardous materials policies and regulation and recommend new and revised ordinances. Prepare compliance or correction notices of code violations; report violations to the Fire Marshal; investigate citizen complaints related to fire/safety hazards; conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance; issue citations when necessary. Inspect buildings and related public facilities and equipment for fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, adequacy of fire escapes/exits, lawful public assemblies and compliance with all other fire code provisions; ensure compliance with fire safety codes and fire prevention practices; advise property owners as to fire hazard removal. Assist contractors, architects, engineers, developers and the general public with fire safety codes and related information; evaluate and approve fire protection systems. Develop and present fire safety/prevention educational programs and public information materials for schools, community groups, residents and business persons. Prepare case files for legal action; represent the City and Fire Department at administrative hearings and/or in Court. Conduct investigations to determine fire cause and origin. Coordinate fire company inspection program. Maintain maps, files and records related to fire prevention and safety activities and programs. Perform related duties as assigned. Show less

  • Hazardous Materials Fire Inspector

    Dec 2018 - now

  • Fire Inspector

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2018