Students planning to study fire protection engineering in college should complete a college preparatory high school curriculum. The following high school courses are recommended

Mathematics - including:

• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Introductory Calculus

Laboratory Science - including:

• Chemistry
• Physics

For more information on preparing for a a college program in fire protection engineering, contact SFPE for a free career guide, or visit other portions of this website.

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