Description
Application of engineering principles for the design and production of fire detection, prevention and suppression systems that range from the conception of fire alarms to space planning and building design.
Alternative labels
fire protection engineering studies
fire protection engineering analysis
fire protection engineering fieldwork
engineering fire protection
fire protection engineering analyses
fire protection engineering work
fire protection engineering research
fire protection engineering applications
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Fire protection engineering is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Fire prevention and protection engineer: Fire prevention and protection engineers study, design, and developed innovative solutions aimed to the prevention of fire and the protection of people, natural sites, and urban areas. They propose suitable materials for construction, clothing, or other applications and they design detection systems aiming to prevent fire or the propagation of it.
Optional knowledge
Fire protection engineering is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Health and safety engineer: Health and safety engineers design objects and programs by combining engineering principles and health and safety requirements. They envision the protection and well-being of the people using designed objects or performing work under designed health and safety programs. They assess facilities and the risks that they might pose (e.g. contaminant materials, ergonomics, handling of dangerous substances, etc.) in order to design and improve health and safety measures.
Fire safety tester: Fire safety testers conduct a variety of tests on materials such as building, transportation and textiles materials, as well as on fire prevention and fire fighting systems. They measures, among other things, the flame resistance and behaviour of materials under extreme circumstances.
Fire commissioner: Fire commissioners oversee the activity of the fire department making sure the services supplied are effective and the necessary equipment is provided. They develop and manage the business policies ensuring the legislation in the field is followed. Fire commissioners perform safety inspections and promotes fire prevention education.
References
- Fire protection engineering – ESCO
