What do Fire Protection Engineers Do?
Fire protection engineers build upon an academic base that covers mechanical, structural, civil, and chemical engineering to develop materials and processes to prevent loss of life and damage to property due to fire. Fire protection engineers are concerned with both the protection of both the interior and exterior of a building, although different approaches may be applied to each. The application of fire protection principles begins long before a building is built. Fire protection engineers perform risk analyses of locations and situations to determine the probability of fires occurring and the degree of damage that occur. Different types of fires require different protection mechanisms, so fire protection engineers take into effect the local environment, weather conditions, on-site materials, and building specifications to determine what mitigation systems are required. Areas of Study in Fire Protection Engineering There are several technology areas within fire protection engineering
