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Fire Protection Engineering 101

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February 2, 2026

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the critical role of fire protection engineering in building design. After this course, participants will understand the responsibilities and contributions of fire protection engineers in enhancing public safety, including the use of fire modeling, building design integration and risk mitigation tools. Participants will gain an understanding of the impact fire engineering has on the safety and functionality of structures, and how these engineers are trained to engage in all stages of project development to ensure compliance with fire safety standards and regulations. By the end of this course, attendees will appreciate fire protection engineering principles and their practical applications in real-world scenarios.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Discuss the role of fire protection engineering and identify what a fire protection engineer does
  2. Describe the vast scope of fire protection engineering on overall building design and how fire modeling can be utilized
  3. Identify the important role of a fire protection engineer and list ways they can be engaged in projects
  4. Recall the many tools a fire protection engineer can utilize to promote public safety

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