According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance. | 92% |
| 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. | 88% |
| Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems. | 86% |
| Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules. | 85% |
| Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary. | 80% |
| Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems. | 78% |
| Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented. | 76% |
| Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water. | 75% |
| Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection. | 71% |
| Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection. | 70% |
| Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety. | 69% |
| Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start. | 66% |
| Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices. | 66% |
