Fire protection generally encompasses: Assessing potential fire risk and impact (fire risk assessment) such as identifying potential fire hazards, understanding who and what is at risk, understanding potential impact, mitigating and eliminating fire risk, and ongoing fire risk management.

Preservation of life – Implementing measures helps protect individuals from harm and ensures their well-being. Protection of property – By following fire safety protocols, the risk of property loss and destruction can be minimized, potentially saving valuable assets and investments.