building codes
The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.
Fire commissioners oversee the activity of the fire department making sure the services supplied are effective and the necessary equipment is provided. They develop and manage the business policies ensuring the legislation in the field is followed. Fire commissioners perform safety inspections and promotes fire prevention education.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
5 competencesfire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
fire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
government policy
The political activities, plans, and intentions of a government for a legislative session for concrete causes.
personnel management
The methodologies and procedures involved in the hiring and development of employees in order to ensure value for the organisation, as well as personnel needs, benefits, conflict resolution and ensuring a positive corporate climate.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescommunicate health and safety measures
Inform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.
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.
organise fire drills
Organise emergency procedures, practices and actions that should be performed to safely leave a building in case of fire.
perform maintenance on fire alarm systems
Monitor the fire alarm system in the building and maintain emergency lights and smoke detectors by performing regular testing.
Cross-sector
8 competencesconduct 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.
conduct public presentations
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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 budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
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.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencebusiness knowledge
A firm's functions, the processes and tasks which are employed to accomplish those functions and the relationship of those functions, processes and tasks to each of the functions, processes and tasks performed throughout the firm.
Cross-sector
7 competencesbuilding materials industry
Supplier, brands and types of products and goods available on the market of building materials.
construction methods
The various techniques and methods for erecting buildings and other constructions.
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.
green
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.
fire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
legal research
The methods and procedures of research in legal matters, such as the regulations, and different approaches to analyses and source gathering, and the knowledge on how to adapt the research methodology to a specific case to obtain the required information.
mechanical systems
Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadvise on government policy compliance
Advise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in order to ensure complete compliance.
coordinate fire fighting
Organize and direct the operations of fire fighting, according to the ship's emergency plans to ensure safety.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.