fire protection technician
Code
3112.1.7
Description
Fire protection technicians install and maintain fire protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection systems, or sprinkler systems in facilities to ensure compliance to safety standards and protection from fire hazards. They inspect the equipment to ensure its functionality, and perform repairs.
Alternative label
fire risk assessor
fire and security systems engineer
fire protection service engineer
fire and security maintenance engineer
fire suppression engineer
fire alarm service technician
senior fire engineer
Regulatory aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en
Hierarchy
Essential skills and competences
- arrange equipment repairs
- estimate damage
- inspect fire equipment
- maintain safety systems
- operate fire extinguishers
- order equipment
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles
Essential Knowledge
- fire prevention procedures
- fire safety regulations
- fire-fighting systems
- health and safety regulations
Optional skills and competences
- advise on safety improvements
- execute vehicle maintenance
- organise fire station
- perform risk analysis
- test safety strategies
- undertake inspections
- use different communication channels
- use different types of fire extinguishers
- write work-related reports
Optional Knowledge
- environmental policy
- handling of dangerous goods
- hydraulics
- pollution prevention
- pyrotechnic articles legislation
Status
released
Concept URI
http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4c9ca706-3973-4926-854d-44011662ca83