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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers - 17-2111.02

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Consulting Engineer
Engineer
Fire Protection Consultant

Fire Protection Engineer (FP Engineer)
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000	Engineers
17-2110	Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety
17-2111.00	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
17-2111.02	Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Related Occupations

13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists Bright Outlook
17-2081.00	Environmental Engineers
17-2111.00	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
17-2161.00	Nuclear Engineers
19-5011.00	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
33-1021.00	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
33-2011.00	Firefighters
33-2021.00	Fire Inspectors and Investigators
33-2022.00	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
47-4011.00	Construction and Building Inspectors

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

Advise others on health and safety issues.
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
Direct installation activities.
Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Prepare detailed work plans.
Prepare technical or operational reports.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
Update technical knowledge.