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Career: Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection. |
96
|
Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems. |
96
|
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. |
96
|
Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques, and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance. |
89
|
Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues such as work performed and proposed review schedules. |
86
|
Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems. |
86
|
Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary. |
86
|
Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water. |
82
|
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection. |
79
|
Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start. |
75
|
Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented. |
71
|
Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety. |
71
|
Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
73
|
Getting Information
|
72
|
Processing Information
|
72
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
71
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
71
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
66
|
Thinking Creatively
|
64
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
64
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
63
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
62
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
61
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
61
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
60
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
58
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
56
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
56
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
56
|
Interacting With Computers
|
55
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
55
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
54
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
53
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
53
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
51
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
51
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
50
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
46
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
32
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
22
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
22
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
21
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
20
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|