Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Core tasks

1. 01Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
2. 02Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
3. 03Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.
4. 04Review building plans to verify compliance with fire code.
5. 05Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.
6. 06Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks2.35
• Degree of automation1.77
• Time sitting3.80
• Originality (ability)3.25
• Conflict situations2.73
• Hands-on objects/tools1.85
• Outdoors / weather2.46
• Disease exposure1.23
• Decision freedom4.04

Top abilities

• Problem Sensitivity4.38
• Inductive Reasoning4.12
• Deductive Reasoning4.12
• Written Expression4.00
• Written Comprehension4.00
• Oral Expression4.00
• Oral Comprehension4.00
• Near Vision4.00

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension4.00
• Active Listening3.88
• Writing3.88
• Speaking4.00
• Mathematics3.12
• Science3.62
• Critical Thinking4.25
• Active Learning3.88
• Learning Strategies3.12
• Monitoring3.12