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    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.

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    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.