Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment as a Fire Protection Systems Designer, Fire Protection Equipment Sales Representative, Fire Protection Systems Installer, and Industrial Safety Technician in the areas of automatic fire sprinklers, special hazards and fire alarm systems.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS DESIGNER: prepares designs and layout drawings of new detection and suppression systems for commercial, residential, and industrial applications.

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE: merchandises fixed and portable fire protection equipment for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS INSTALLER: interprets the protection system design for on-site installation, operation, and maintenance of fire protection systems.

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TECHNICIAN: assists the industrial safety manager in plant fire safety programs and procedures; and insures compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes and ordinances.

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment.

• Fire Protection Consultant
• Fire Protection Equipment Sales Manager
• Industrial Safety Manager
• Municipal Safety Manager
• Property Loss/Risk Management Specialist