Salary Breakdown
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Average
$92,040
ANNUAL
$44.25
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,000
ANNUAL
$23.56
HOURLY
Mid Level
$79,950
ANNUAL
$38.44
HOURLY
Expert Level
$138,650
ANNUAL
$66.66
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
350
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
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Top Expected Tasks
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
01
Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
02
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.
03
Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
04
Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.
05
Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
06
Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems.
07
Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.
08
Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.
09
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
10
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Category Flexibility
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