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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

SOC 17-2111.02

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Active Learning

3.8

Systems Analysis

3.8

Science

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.6

Design

4.2

Building and Construction

4.1

Mathematics

4.0

Physics

3.9

English Language

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Chemistry

3.5

Key Tasks

1Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.

2Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.

3Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.

4Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.

5Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.

Also Known As

Chief Engineer Consulting Engineer Design Director Engineer Fire Prevention Research Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Fire Protection Engineer and Code Consultant (FP Engineer and Code Consultant) Lead Fire Protection Engineer Loss Control Manager Senior Engineer