Fire Protection Engineer Goals and Objectives Examples
Develop fire protection strategies for new construction projects.
Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments for existing buildings.
Design and install automatic fire detection and suppression systems.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire protection systems and recommend improvements.
Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety codes and standards.
Conduct fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
Develop fire safety plans for buildings and facilities.
Review building plans to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
Provide training on fire safety procedures and equipment usage.
Investigate the cause of fires and provide recommendations to prevent future incidents.
Evaluate the impact of new technologies on fire protection strategies.
Design passive fire protection measures, including compartmentalization and structural fire resistance.
Develop smoke control systems for high-rise buildings.
Conduct performance testing of fire protection systems.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure effective fire response.
Develop fire alarm and detection system designs.
Conduct risk assessments for hazardous materials storage and transportation.
Develop emergency response plans for wildfires.
Design fire resistant building materials and components.
Conduct fire risk assessments for industrial facilities.
Develop fire mitigation plans for wildland urban interface areas.
Design hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems.
Conduct inspections of fire protection systems for adherence to codes and standards.
Develop fire safety guidelines for special events.
Design water supply systems for fire protection.
Develop fire protection retrofit plans for existing buildings.
Conduct hazard analysis for chemical storage facilities.
Design water mist systems for special hazard environments.
Conduct quantitative risk assessments for industrial processes and operations.
Design foam suppression systems for flammable liquid hazards.
Develop fire department connection plans for high-rise buildings.
Review building materials for fire performance ratings.
Design smoke management systems to protect occupants during a fire event.
Conduct emergency lighting and egress design reviews.
Evaluate the performance of fire resistance rated assemblies.
Determine the required spacing and location of smoke detectors in occupancies.
Develop inspection, testing, and maintenance programs for fire protection systems.
Design pre-action sprinkler systems to protect high-value assets.
Conduct code compliance reviews of new construction projects.
Develop emergency response plans for natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes or floods that may be followed by fires.
Design gaseous suppression systems to protect electronic equipment or data centers from fires.
Conduct life safety evaluations of existing buildings.
Evaluate the fire hazard properties of chemicals used in manufacturing processes.
Develop smoke control plans for atrium spaces.
Design dry chemical extinguishing systems to protect industrial hazards.
Evaluate the effectiveness of PPE worn by firefighters.
Analyze the potential consequences of a terrorist attack followed by a fire event.
Design water curtain systems to protect adjacent buildings from radiant heat.
Determine the required number of hose stations in occupancies.
Develop signage and wayfinding plans for emergency egress routes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of early warning detection systems.
Determine the required spacing and location of heat detectors in occupancies.
Develop procedures for commissioning newly installed fire protection systems.
Evaluate the efficacy of passive fire protection materials.
Determine the required number of fire extinguishers in occupancies.
Design smoke curtains to protect vertical openings in buildings.
Develop plans for electrical power continuity during a fire event.
Evaluate the effectiveness of clean agent suppression systems.
Determine the required number of standpipes in occupancies.
Design deluge sprinkler systems to protect hazardous materials storage tanks.
Develop post-fire salvage plans for critical infrastructure sites.
Evaluate the effectiveness of firefighter breathing apparatuses.
Determine the required number of exit signs in occupancies.
Develop procedures for conducting pre-occupancy acceptance testing of new buildings.
Evaluate the effectiveness of portable water mist extinguishers.
Design wet chemical extinction systems for commercial kitchens.
Determine the required number of stairways in occupancies.
Develop procedures for conducting post-fire investigations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of ultra-high pressure firefighting equipment.
Determine the required number of smoke exhaust fans in occupancies.
Design automatic door closing devices to limit smoke spread.
Develop plans for managing combustible dust hazards in manufacturing processes.
Determine the required placement and spacing distance of Fire Hydrants & Hose Reels.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Solar PV Systems in Buildings under Fire.
Design Integrated Fire Alarm Voice Evacuation Systems to facilitate Building Occupant Safety.
Develop effective Fire Protection Strategies in tunnels, Bridges & Other Transportation Infrastructures.
Conduct structural integrity analysis after a building has been affected by a fire outbreak.
Design Emergency Lighting Systems to Aid Building Evacuation during Fire Emergencies.
Develop Unmanned Automatic Fire Extinguishing System suitable for Robotic Application.
Evaluate and implement appropriate changes necessary to improve existing Fire Codes & Standards.