How To Become a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become FPP Engineers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked FPP Engineers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers must have a bachelor’s degree, typically in an engineering discipline such as electrical, chemical, mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering. Another acceptable field of study is occupational or industrial hygiene.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

Only a few states require Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers to be licensed. Licensure is generally advised for those opting for a career in systems safety engineering. States requiring licensure usually require continuing education for engineers in order to keep their license. Most states recognize licensure from other states, if the licensing state’s requirements meet or exceed their own licensure requirements.

Skills required

We asked other FPP Engineers if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. FPP Engineers are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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