Fire & Life Safety

Henderson fire protection engineers know design, life safety technology, and construction. Our diverse group of fire protection specialists includes licensed engineers with backgrounds in fire protection, mechanical, chemical, civil, and architectural engineering; NICET certified technicians; and fire service professionals. We provide thought leadership and expertise on multiple code and standards technical committees for the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other national organizations.

At Henderson, we are problem solvers. We will find the right solution for your healthcare, federal government, high rise, assembly, collegiate, sports, retail, residential, and commercial projects.

SERVICES

  • Full-Scale Fire Testing
  • Fire Alarm Design
  • Water Supply Analysis
  • Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Design
  • Fire Pumps
  • Water Storage Tanks
  • Clean Agent Systems
  • Smoke Control Analysis & Design
  • High Piled Storage Analysis
  • Mass Notification Systems Design
  • Hydraulic Calculations

RELATED PROJECTS

We could tell you all day how we always find new ways to innovate, but we’d rather let our projects speak for themselves. Browse our project gallery to discover what we’ve been working on.

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ALL SERVICES

We’re experts in a range of disciplines and provide a wide array of building system design engineering services across a variety of building types, specializing in six market sectors: Business, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Venue.

INSIGHTS

We’re an organization of smart thinkers and passionate creatives, and we love to share what we know. Scroll our thought leadership library for technical expertise, design discoveries, educational takeaways, and more from the brains behind the buildings.

In The News
Henderson Named One of Kansas City’s Healthiest Employers
Thought Leadership
How Relationship Building Leads to Better Outcomes: Henderson Retail Symposium 2026
Thought Leadership
Overcoming Design Challenges for Visit-Worthy Airport Lounges
In The News
Henderson Projects Take Center Stage at Global Soccer Tournament
In The News
Henderson Shapes Global Soccer Tournament Venues
In The News
Henderson Plays Key Role in International Soccer Tournament Venues
Thought Leadership
Encompassing Campus: How to Manage a Portfolio of Buildings
Thought Leadership
Choosing the Right Facility Assessment for Your Healthcare Facility
In The News
ENR Ranks Henderson Among 2026’s Top 500 Design Firms
Thought Leadership
How the EPA’s Final Technology Transitions Rule Shapes Refrigerant Selection
Thought Leadership
The Top 3 Design Trends in Airport Luxury Lounges
In The News
Henderson President Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Heartland Finalist by EY US
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