International Association of Fire Chiefs

Fire Inspections in the Days of COVID-19: Virtual and Other Best Practices

1 hour 8 minutes ESO IAFC

During this webinar, we will discuss how COVID-19 has changed inspection practices, and if some of these changes will alter inspection practices moving forward. We will cover the use of picture and video inspections, scheduling inspections during off-hours, expanding inspections renewals for businesses that have good track records, and self-inspection and reporting. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of keeping information timely for pre-plans and updated from these inspections when Engine companies can not do look reviews.

Takeaways:

  • Understand the changes in inspection practices due to COVID-19.
  • An understanding of best practices in virtual inspections.
  • Long term inspection process changes that we have learned from these changes.

Host
Fire Chief Michael O’Brian

Panelists
Chief Bill Gardner, ESO, Senior Director of Fire Products
Fire Marshall Chris Lopez, Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office
David Brewer, Chief Inspector of Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office



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