Testimonials
Fire protection engineering is an exciting and
rewarding profession. A career in fire protection engineering
provides opportunities for world travel, and offers the chance to
work in a variety of environments. Here is what practicing fire
protection engineers are saying about the profession.
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"There are so many different things to do. I'm
involved with everything -- a huge variety of tasks. I'm never stuck
behind a desk.”
-- Vidar Landa, Schirmer Engineering Corporation.
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“I really like it because there are a lot of
different areas to work in. Like consulting, working for a town or
city government, or working for a code organization.”
– Amanda
Moore, Arup.
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“In my first job, I spent my first five years
traveling internationally, so I got to see a lot of cool places.”
– Tony Caro, Fire Prevention Bureau & Investigation Division for
City of Denver.
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Moreover, fire protection engineers find satisfaction
with their careers knowing that they have the opportunity to make
the world a better place.
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“I get a charge from feeling I make a difference in
people’s lives. There’s a direct correlation between my work and
people’s safety. I feel I’m making a clear contribution to society.”
--
Stacey Welch, Fire Protection Engineer, Marriott International.
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For more information about careers in fire protection engineering, see other parts of this website or contact chris@sfpe.org. Or, for more information
about the Fire Protection Engineering profession, visit www.sfpe.org.
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