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How do I get started as a Fire Protection Engineer?
I am an electrical engineer by education, but I've spent the last 10 years in the Air Force. It was engineering but non-PE type work, so not really related.
There's not much in the way of formal education programs for fire protection engineering. I need that first job working for a Professional Engineer (PE) to get started. What can I do to get that job? What sets me apart from other applicants? Would NICET certification help?
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- MikeLv 57 years agoFavorite Answer
Consider obtaining training or certification through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The link below is to NFPA's training page:
Most fire protection engineers I know are educated in mechanical engineering, because many fire protection systems use mechanical equipment. Some are current or former (volunteer) firefighters, which provides additional insight and training. However, most architects and power systems electrical engineers I work with know the NFPA codes very well.
You could find a fire protection niche for DOD projects that takes advantage of your USAF service. Becoming familiar with DOD UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering would be essential:
Source(s): I'm a civil engineer who works with fire protection engineers.
