Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
SOC: 17-2111.02 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
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
Task Breakdown
13 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.
Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems.
Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.
Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices.
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 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. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 10% |
| Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 3% |
| Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 3% |
Explore other career paths
Compare displacement risk across occupations and find careers with stronger long-term prospects.
Risk scoring has not been run for this occupation yet. Scores will appear after the scoring pipeline runs.