Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

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

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• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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