How do they match: Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

  • Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
  • Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
  • Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems.
  • 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.

  • Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
  • Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
  • Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.