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Fire inspectors conduct inspections of buildings and properties to ensure they are compliant with fire prevention and safety regulations, and enforce the regulations in facilities which are not compliant. They also perform educational activities, educating the public on fire safety and prevention methods, policies, and disaster response.

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Competences
29
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
16

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

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pollution legislation

Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.

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fire prevention procedures

The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.

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fire safety regulations

The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

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fire-fighting systems

The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.

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pyrotechnic articles legislation

The legal rules surrounding pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic materials.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

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communicate health and safety measures

Inform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.

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Cross-sector

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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.

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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.

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manage emergency evacuation plans

Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.

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manage security equipment

Oversee and conduct inventory of security tools and equipment.

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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.

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plan health and safety procedures

Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.

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provide advice on breaches of regulation

Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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first response

The procedures of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies, such as first aid, resuscitation techniques, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, trauma emergencies.

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Cross-sector

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environmental policy

Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.

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handling of dangerous goods

The handling procedures for a variety of potentially dangerous materials, such as explosives, flammable or toxic gases, flammable solids/liquids, infectious substances, radioactive substances, etc.

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health, safety and hygiene legislation

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

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hydraulics

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

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Optional skills and competences 11 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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estimate damage

Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.

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implement fire safety management plans

Implement the arrangements included in detailed fire safety management plans where the process of monitoring fire safety, preventing fire occurring and fire safety standards are described, in order to protect people and properties.

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maintain logbooks

Maintain the required logbooks according to practice and in established formats.

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maintain safety systems

Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.

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Cross-sector

7 competences
advise on safety improvements

Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.

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conduct public presentations

Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.

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give instructions to staff

Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.

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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.

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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.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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