We surveyed 220 fire inspectors to learn what personality traits and interests make them unique. Here are the results.


Holland Codes

Fire inspectors are conventional and realistic

Fire inspectors tend to be predominantly conventional individuals, meaning that they are usually detail-oriented and organized, and like working in a structured environment. They also tend to be realistic, which means that they often enjoy working outdoors or applying themselves to a hands-on project.

If you are one or both of these archetypes, you may be well suited to be a fire inspector. However, if you are artistic, this is probably not a good career for you. Unsure of where you fit in? Take the career test now.

Here’s how the Holland codes of the average fire inspector break down:


Big Five

The top personality traits of fire inspectors are social responsibility and conscientiousness

Fire inspectors score highly on social responsibility, indicating that they desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others. They also tend to be high on the measure of conscientiousness, which means that they are methodical, reliable, and generally plan out things in advance.

Once again, let’s break down the components of the personality of an average fire inspector: