Description
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.
Interests
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
- 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.
- Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
Work Activities
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Getting Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Detailed Work Activities
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Category Flexibility
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Mathematics
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Special Hazards Suppression SystemsCertifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Type
Specialty
Certifying Organization
International Board for Certification of Safety Managers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Protection ProfessionalCertifying Organization
ASIS International
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Fire Alarm DesignerCertifying Organization
Electronic Security Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
WSO - Certified Safety & Security DirectorCertifying Organization
World Safety Organization
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $84,482 |
| Median (50%) | $105,469 |
| High (90%) | $134,920 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 23,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 24,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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