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.
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14 tasks analyzed
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.
Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance. | 25 | 25.0% | 15% |
| 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. | 50 | 47.0% | 15% |
| Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems. | 50 | 47.0% | 15% |
| Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules. | 85 | 83.2% | 10% |
| Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented. | 40 | 43.0% | 8% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$109,660
per year
Mean Wage
$113,770
per year
Employment
23K
workers
Wage Range
$62,050 - $166,670
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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