Fire protection engineering is the application of science and engineering to better understand and prevent fire incidents to protect people and the environment. Fire protection engineers study the causes of fire and identify features in architecture and design that influence the prevention and suppression of fires.
This specialized engineering is for those looking to directly impact the communities in which they live by understanding the causes of fire incidents and implementing fire mitigation. Fire protection engineering includes various career paths, including fire investigation, consulting, research, insurance, facilities management, and more.