Description
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.
- • Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
- • Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.
- • Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
- • Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.
- • Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
- • Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.
- • Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.
- • Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
- • Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
- • Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.
- • Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices.
- • Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.
- • Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
