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Fire Resources Tech

Career Overview

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.


Career Outlook


Projections 2022-2030

New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
6% Percent change.


2020 Employment

24,100

2030 Employment

25,600

What training is needed?

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No work experience
  • No on-the-job training

Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
  • Engineering, Other
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

What does a typical day look like?

  • Advise others on health and safety issues.
  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
  • Prepare technical or operational reports.
  • Direct installation activities.
  • Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
  • Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.