fire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
Fire safety testers conduct a variety of tests on materials such as building, transportation and textiles materials, as well as on fire prevention and fire fighting systems. They measures, among other things, the flame resistance and behaviour of materials under extreme circumstances.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competencesfire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
fire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceorganise fire drills
Organise emergency procedures, practices and actions that should be performed to safely leave a building in case of fire.
Cross-sector
9 competencesconduct fire tests
Conduct tests on a variety of materials such as building or transportation materials in order to determine their physical properties against fire such as flame resistance, surface burning characteristics, oxygen concentration or smoke generation.
develop material testing procedures
Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range of materials such as metals, ceramics or plastics.
maintain test equipment
Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.
operate fire extinguishers
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
report test findings
Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, tables, and visual methods to clarify where needed.
use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
fire protection engineering
Application of engineering principles for the design and production of fire detection, prevention and suppression systems that range from the conception of fire alarms to space planning and building design.
pyrotechnic articles legislation
The legal rules surrounding pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic materials.
quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemaintain safety systems
Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.
Cross-sector
11 competencesact as contact person during equipment incident
Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.
advise architects
Give advise on design, safety issues, and cost reduction to architects during the pre-application phase.
advise on safety improvements
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
conduct fire safety inspections
Conduct inspections in buildings and on sites to assess their fire prevention and safety equipment, evacuation strategies, and related strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
determine fire risks
Evaluate buildings, housing complexes, public places, and sites in order to discover fire risks.
educate public on fire safety
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.
inspect fire equipment
Inspect fire equipment, such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and fire vehicle systems, to ensure the equipment is functional and to assess its faults.
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
perform risk analysis
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
test safety strategies
Test policies and strategies related to risk and safety management and procedures, such as testing evacuation plans, safety equipment, and carrying out drills.
write inspection reports
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.