In this column we will be covering topics such as: What is fire protection engineering? What is a sprinkler system? What is meant by fire resistive construction? As a consultant fire protection ...

Andrew Valente presents academic options for those interested in pursuing fire protection engineering as a career. Every day, nine Americans on average perish in fires. But fear of death or injury by ...

Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD. Still, structural engineers ...

Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in residential developments. With a seemingly ...

McKinney City Council members approved a $420,775 contract with Reed Fire Protection Engineering in December to design a fire sprinkler system for each block.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has launched the nations' first explosion protection engineering master’s program. PHOTO I COURTESY OF WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In an effort to help combat ...

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and South Carolina State University are partnering to create a fire protection engineering degree program, which fulfills a workforce need at the Savannah River Site ...

NV5 has announced its acquisition of Global Fire Protection Group (Global FPG), a firm specializing in fire safety engineering, consulting, and inspection services, which is licensed to operate in all ...

Albert Simeoni has dedicated his life to fighting wildfires. While studying for his doctorate in mechanical engineering, he wanted to experience fighting the fires he was researching. So he became a ...