Fire protection engineering is that branch in engineering field which is the application of science and engineering technologies to guard the people and surroundings from harmful effects of fire and smoke. This branch is also known as fire engineering or fire safety engineering. The experts working in this particular field are called fire protection engineers. These professionals save the lives and valuable properties by preventing fire. Their duty also includes providing advice to people about how to safely design buildings put off fires and extinguish or escape from fires. Fire protection engineers are recruited in diverse industries. Mostly they work together with architects, builders and owners to design structures that are safe from fire. They also redesign the existing structures in order to make them safer.    

Qualifying Exam

To become fire protection engineer, a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering is a must. Most the employers recruit engineers who have pursued degree in fire protection reengineering. The universities offering this branch of study are very few in the country. However many people enter in this field with a background in physics or chemistry or training in any of the engineering disciplines like civil, mechanical, industrial, electrical or chemical engineering. These graduates often take few courses in fire protection or gain this training on job.

Who is eligible to apply?

The students who have successfully finished their senior secondary education with mathematics from any reputed schools can apply for the bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or equivalent disciplines. Many employers prefer candidates with master’s degree in this field and also relevant work experience.

Key points in the process

• Study 12th or equivalent with mathematics as one of the major subject from any reputed institutions.
• Obtain the bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or related disciplines.
• Search out jobs in industries which recruit fire protection engineers and apply for it.
• Otherwise pursue the master’s degree in the related field for better career opportunities.

Skills required for a Fire Protection Engineer

The jobs of fire protection engineers are very risky and danger, but they take enough precautions to keep this danger minimum. They have to possess some brilliant qualities to perform in this field. The must be able to analyze various problems and find solutions to it. They need a clear vision and the ability to work and efficiently communicate their ideas to others. Besides having thorough knowledge in the related domain, they must also understand several management methods and the ways to motivate others.