Fire prevention specialist competencies

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire prevention specialist position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Associate’s degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units in Fire Science/Technology, Building Design, Construction, Chemistry, Fire Protection, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or related.
2. Fire Protection Organization; Fire Prevention Technology; Fire Protection Equipment and Systems; Building Construction for Fire Protection; and, Fire Behavior and Combustion.
3. Applicable national, state and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, ordinances and policies related to contemporary fire protection, building inspection, fire prevention and life safety principles, practices and techniques.
4. Practices, procedures and equipment used in fire investigations, including fire cause, determination principles and practices of investigation and interviewing techniques.
5. Methods and techniques of developing effective public education, public relations and community presentations.
6. Building plans.
7. Map reading.
8. Mathematical principles for purposes of, but not limited to, reading plans and maps.
9. Effective communication techniques for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information.
10. Principles and practices of customer service.
11. Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar.
12. Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing techniques.
13. Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and applicable software.
14. Perform fire prevention inspections, apply fire codes consistently and accurately, identify violations of applicable codes and regulations, and develop a reasonable and prudent plan of correction.
15. Identify and investigate applicable code violations.
16. Plan, coordinate and prioritize inspection workload to ensure timely inspection of assigned occupancies.
17. Read and accurately interpret codes, regulations, technical reports, building plans.
18. Perform fire cause determination; assist with or conduct fire investigations; and, testify in legal proceedings, as necessary.
19. Prepare and present professional fire and life safety presentations to civic organizations, including, but not limited to, schools and community events.
20. Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
21. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
22. Read, interpret and record data accurately.
23. Prepare and maintain clear, accurate and concise records, correspondence and reports.
24. Represent the City in a professional manner and deal effectively with the public to gain their cooperation in resolving problems and concerns.
25. Physically perform the duties, including the ability to be fit tested and successfully complete periodic physical examinations required for the use of respirators.                                                             
26. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
27. Adhere to the appropriate chain of command; work effectively on an assigned task force; or in an ICS (Incident Command Structure).
28. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
29. Observe safety principles and practices and work in a safe manner.
30. Work on call hours and overtime to respond to fires, emergencies or other events.
31. Wear a Department-issued uniform and protective equipment.
32. Obtain the required certifications and complete the required training courses within the established time frames or in accordance with an extended time line as approved by management.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills