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.
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.
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.