Degree Requirements

• Most fire safety advisers need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics research. Some individuals possess a certificate from an apprenticeship program or vocational school.
  
  

Training

• A 2010 BLS poll reveals that new fire safety advisers usually receive on-the-job training. Employees generally require one or two years of coaching by experienced professionals, according to O*Net OnLine. A fire safety adviser learns how to conduct building inspections, ensure that fire protection systems are adequate and functional, and introduce corporate personnel to fire code requirements and fire prevention information.
  
  

Tools

• According to O*Net OnLine, fire safety adviser training helps attendees gain dexterity with tools and equipment, such as facilities management software, fire prevention equipment and fire suppression tools.