About the Fire Protection Engineering Program
Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to protect society from fire and its effects with the Fire Protection Engineering Specialized Certificate
This program is designed to provide engineers with a foundational education in fire protection principles, including water-based suppression systems, detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and more. Through this certificate, students will develop analytical skills to comprehend and implement fire protection engineering principles, preparing them for entry into the field or filling gaps in their existing knowledge. Learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in fire protection engineering, fire safety, and fire prevention. Enhance your career prospects in the field of fire protection engineering and stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and technologies.
What you'll learn
- Specialized education needed to enter the Fire Protection Engineering field
- Practical training to complement a formal course of academic study
- Online Courses accessible from any location
Who will Benefit
This program will benefit individuals working or looking to advance their career in the field of Fire Protection Science as well as the following individuals:
- Engineers in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Structural, Architectural or Physical
- ​Professionals in the industry
Who it's designed for
- Recognize and apply regulations, codes and standards related to fire and life safety.
- Predict fire behavior in a building as well as the behavior of people in a fire event.
- Apply appropriate fire protection measure based on fire hazard.
- Analyze active fire suppression systems and design a fire sprinkler system.
- Design egress systems ensuring the safety of people exiting a building in a fire event.
- Determine if building designs provide adequate levels of safety from fire.
- Building and fire codes, and industry standards
- Fundamentals of Fire Protection Engineering and applications
- Fire Risk and Analysis
- Occupancy and hazard classification of buildings
- Active and Passive Fire Protection Systems
- Human behavior in fire
- Combustion process and fire development
- Application of water-based fire suppression systems
Fire Protection Engineering
Required
Required Courses
Job Prospects
Employment opportunities for Fire Protection Engineers can be found in industries including material testing laboratories, insurance and loss prevention, architecture and engineering firms, fire research institutions, fire protection manufacturers, large complex facilities, construction, and education. Fire Protection Engineers may also be called Facilities Safety Engineers, Building Officials, Plan Reviewers, Fire Marshalls, and First Responders.
Advisory Board
Daniel Bak, Dr.
Jeff Beeler
Kelly Charles, PE
Elley Klausbruckner
Chalres Siegmann, PE
Antonio S�nchez, Dr.
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