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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Part of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, in the Engineering and Technology pathway.

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 17-2111.02

What the work is

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.

On a typical day

  • Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
  • 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.
  • Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
  • Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.
  • Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
  • Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.

What it pays

$122,090
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $78,760
Experienced workers reach $150,490
  1. $79k10th
  2. $94k25th
  3. $122kMedian
  4. $122k75th
  5. $150k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $78,760, 25th $94,440, Median $122,090, 75th $122,090, 90th $150,490

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+16.5%

employment change in the Alamo region, 109 to 127 jobs · U.S. +4%

9

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 1,500

109

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 23,800

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Critical Thinking4.1
  2. Reading Comprehension4.0
  3. Active Listening4.0
  4. Writing4.0
  5. Speaking4.0
  6. Judgment and Decision Making4.0
  7. Complex Problem Solving4.0
  8. Systems Analysis3.9

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. Certificate5%
  2. Bachelor's degree90%
  3. Master's degree5%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

Alamo programs that lead here

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