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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.50)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.39)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.32)
  4. Solve problems - Data (4.29)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (4.29)
  6. Speak - People (4.18)
  7. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.07)
  8. Research - Data (4.07)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  10. Listen - People (4.00)
  11. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.96)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.75)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  14. Plan - Data (3.75)
  15. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  17. Imagine - Data (3.71)
  18. Coordinate - People (3.64)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  20. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.63)
  21. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.62)
  22. Advise - People (3.57)
  23. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.50)
  24. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)
  25. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Speaking (3.88)
  5. Science (3.88)
  6. Active Learning (3.62)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  8. Operations Analysis (3.62)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  10. Systems Analysis (3.62)
  11. Writing (3.50)
  12. Systems Evaluation (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.00)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  8. Information Ordering (3.75)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  10. Written Expression (3.63)
  11. Visualization (3.63)
  12. Near Vision (3.63)
  13. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  14. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  15. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.46)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.39)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.32)
  4. Dependability (4.29)
  5. Initiative (4.07)
  6. Achievement/Effort (3.75)
  7. Persistence (3.75)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.75)
  9. Independence (3.75)
  10. Cooperation (3.71)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.71)
  12. Innovation (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.50)
  2. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.50)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.29)
  4. Interacting With Computers (4.19)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.18)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.18)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.07)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.00)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (3.96)
  10. Processing Information (3.93)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.89)
  12. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.75)
  13. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.75)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.75)
  15. Thinking Creatively (3.71)
  16. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.64)
  17. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.64)
  18. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.57)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.50)
  2. Read Schematics (4.50)
  3. Adhere To Safety Procedures (4.50)
  4. Read Technical Drawings (4.50)
  5. Conduct Fire Hazard Inspections (4.50)
  6. Evaluate Governmental Regulations Or Laws (4.50)
  7. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.50)
  8. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.50)
  9. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.29)
  10. Use Intuitive Judgment For Engineering Analyses (4.29)
  11. Communicate Technical Information (4.18)
  12. Make Presentations (4.18)
  13. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (4.07)
  14. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.07)
  15. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.07)
  16. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.07)
  17. Use Government Regulations (4.07)
  18. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.07)
  19. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.07)
  20. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.07)
  21. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.07)
  22. Determine Fire Causes (3.96)
  23. Analyze Effectiveness Of Safety Systems Or Procedures (3.96)
  24. Evaluate Engineering Data (3.96)
  25. Evaluate Manufacturing Or Processing Systems (3.96)
  26. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (3.96)
  27. Write Product Performance Requirements (3.75)
  28. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.75)
  29. Design Electronic Equipment (3.71)
  30. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.64)
  31. Advise Clients Regarding Engineering Problems (3.57)
  32. Recommend Action To Ensure Compliance (3.57)