How do they match: Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

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.

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.
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.

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