fire safety tester

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

health and safety regulations fire safety regulations fire prevention procedures fire-fighting systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity pyrotechnic articles legislation quality assurance procedures fire protection engineering

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

wear appropriate protective gear conduct fire tests organise fire drills report test findings develop material testing procedures use testing equipment perform laboratory tests record test data maintain test equipment operate fire extinguishers

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct fire safety inspections perform risk analysis manage health and safety standards determine fire risks advise architects advise on safety improvements write inspection reports act as contact person during equipment incident maintain safety systems educate public on fire safety test safety strategies inspect fire equipment