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

Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.

06

Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems.

07

Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.

08

Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.

09

Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.

10

Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.