Fire protection technician competencies

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire protection technician 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. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must posses a valid driver’s license and meet all Insurance Carrier requirements.
3. Strong understanding of Non-water based Suppression Systems materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and inspection process, plus working knowledge of NFPA Standards required.
4. Experience with kitchen hood suppression system installation especially important.
5. Must possess physical stamina and ability to perform laborious and strenuous work for extended hours, including overtime up to 25 hours per week, if necessary.
6. Good communication, training, and planning skills required.
7. Sense of pride, integrity, and organizational ability required.
8. Must enjoy working independently and with others.
9. Willingness to learn other fire protection disciplines including but not limited to fire alarms and fire sprinkler systems.

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