17-2111.02

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

1.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 3% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
911
jobs riskier than this
+4.4%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Fire-prevention and protection engineers apply AI-assisted tools like Thunderhead Engineering's PyroSim for fire modeling and AI-driven building simulation to optimize suppression system design. Code interpretation, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) negotiations, and liability-sensitive design decisions require licensed professional judgment. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable to positive; AI accelerates analysis but the regulatory and life-safety accountability embedded in this PE-licensed role is not automated away.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$109,660
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.4%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →