Description
Fire protection technicians install and maintain fire protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection systems, or sprinkler systems in facilities to ensure compliance to safety standards and protection from fire hazards. They inspect the equipment to ensure its functionality, and perform repairs.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
operate fire extinguishersmaintain safety systemsorganise fire drillsarrange equipment repairsorder equipmentinspect fire equipmentperform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehiclesperform minor repairs to equipmentestimate damageundertake inspectionsperform risk analysistest safety strategiesorganise fire stationwrite work-related reportsexecute vehicle maintenanceadvise on safety improvementsuse different communication channelsuse different types of fire extinguishers