fire-prevention-and-protection-engineer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — fire prevention and protection engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2111.02 (Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers).

Task statements

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

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.
• Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
• Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
• Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.
• 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.
• Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
• Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
• Update technical knowledge.