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.
<ul><li>Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.</li><li>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.</li><li>Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.</li><li>Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.</li><li>Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.</li><li>Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems.</li><li>Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.</li><li>Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.</li><li>Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.</li><li>Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.</li><li>Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.</li><li>Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices.</li></ul>