O*NET-SOC 17-2111.02

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.Core8984
Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.Core8982
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.Core8983
Review building plans to verify compliance with fire code.Core24004
Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.Core20383
Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.Core8988
Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.Core8993
Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems.Core23902
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.Core8991
Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.Core8986
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.Core8992
Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.Core8990
Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.Core8989
Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices.Core8994

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 47 examples in 10 categories, 10 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analytical or scientific software

A Large Outdoor Fire plume Trajectory model Flat Terrain ALOFT-FT
Analysis of Smoke Control Systems ASCOS
ANSYS simulation software
Atria smoke management engineering tools ASMET
Available Safe Egress Time ASET
Berkeley Algorithm for Breaking Window Glass in a Compartment Fire BREAK1
Building Research Establishment BRE Jasmine
CESARE Risk
Computational fluid dynamics CFD software
Consolidated compartment fire model CCFM
Consolidated fire and smoke transport model CFAST
Crows Dynamics Simulex
Data acquisition software
Detector Actuation Quasi Steady DETACT-QS
Egress Allsafe
Egress EVACS
Elevator evacuation ELVAC software
Evacuation modeling software
Finite element method FEM software
Fire dynamics simulators
Fire Protection Engineering Tools FPETool software
Fire Response of Structures Thermal FIRES-T software
Fire Simulation Technique FIRST software
FIRECALC fire zone modeling software
Fluent FloWizard
Human modeling software
Interconsult Brann G-JET
JET
Large eddy simulation LES software
Link actuated vents LAVENT software
Load-bearing analysis software
Mean time to failure MTTF software
Simulation of fires in enclosures SOFIE software
Zone modeling software

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk RevitHot TechnologyIn Demand
Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
Computational Dynamics STAR-CD
Mechanical electrical plumbing MEP design softwareIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Administration software

Network flow modeling software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Analyzing Data or Information

Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Research topics in area of expertise.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Update technical knowledge.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical or operational reports.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct installation activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on health and safety issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 18

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.