Steven Minnig
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented Fire Inspector skilled in presentations, hazard identification, and problem solving. Committed to ensuring public and firefighter safety through detailed inspections, code enforcement, public education, and community awareness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector I
Montebello Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough inspections of multi-family residential, educational facilities, Group I buildings, and commercial properties for fire hazards.
- Evaluate property compliance with CA State Fire Code, NFPA, Health and Safety Code, and local ordinances; ensuring public safety standards are met.
- Determine operational readiness of fire and life safety systems
- Identify potential fire risks and gain code compliance through education and enforcement.
- Prepare fire inspection reports.
- Assist arson investigators with scene documentation, witness interviews, and data/security footage collection.
- Perform public safety demonstrations and develop educational material.
- Review construction documents and conduct fire inspections at all stages of new construction projects (from underground to fire-final)
Team Educator
MySafe: LA
07.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging educational programs for diverse audiences; from children's fire safety to wildfire safety for homeowners.
- Facilitate public workshops to enhance safety awareness and best practices in community settings.
- Train new educators and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Perform wildfire home safety assessments covering defensible space and home hardening in the WUI.
- Teach certified and non-certified CPR.
- Participate in home smoke alarm safety installs facilitated through "Operation Save a Life"
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection, Administration, And Technology
California State University Los Angeles (CSULA)
Los Angeles, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Communications
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2021
High School Diploma -
South Pasadena High School
South Pasadena, CA06-2014
Skills
- Public speaking and education
- Inspection report writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Code enforcement
- Problem-solving
- Hazard identification
Certification
- Licensed EMT (E169552)
- Red Cross Certified CPR instructor
- CA OSFM Fire Inspector 1
Timeline
Fire Inspector I
Montebello Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
Team Educator
MySafe: LA
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection, Administration, And Technology
California State University Los Angeles (CSULA)
Associate of Arts - Communications
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
South Pasadena High School