Fire Engineering
Because the profession of Fire Engineering encompasses such a wide span of knowledge, see topics below, Fire Engineers need to be flexible. Several different levels and types of expertise are required. Fire Engineers may, originally, have qualified in some other branch of science or engineering or, perhaps, in an apparently unrelated subject such as law. Four years professional practice related to fire engineering, assessed by the Membership Committee, may allow entry to the Associate grade of membership. Alternatively, Fire Engineers may qualify at three different levels through the annual examinations of the Institution or through suitably validated courses and, if desired, proceed to a degree in Fire Engineering by following a university degree course. One of those degrees has already been accredited as fulfilling the academic requirements for Chartered Engineering status. It is hoped future Fire Engineers will be recognized as Chartered Engineers, incorporated Engineers or Engineering Technicians as members of the Institution of Fire Engineers. Science
Technology
Psychology and Physiology
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Resources
Research
Journals and Periodicals
Fire and Materials | Journal of Applied Fire Science |
Online Resources
Fire Research Information Services | Learning Resource Center |
Libraries
inFIRE -- the international network for Fire Information and Reference Exchange | New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control: Library at the Academy of Fire Science |