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.

  • Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices.
  • Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
  • 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.
  • Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.