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Fire Protection Engineering Technicians use the latest technology to design and draft Fire Protection Systems and estimate costs for the installation of fire protection systems. Technicians use their knowledge of drafting, physical science, engineering principles, and fire protection codes to aid in the design of the systems. [ Program Info*, Fire Protection Contractors Magazine Article ]
*Because curriculum revisions and program changes occur, the college cannot guarantee that all courses will be offered at any given time. Students are encourged to consult the appropriate faculty member or career training specialist for the most current information.
Business and industry are clamoring for fire protection engineering technicians, as the demand far outpaces the annual supply of graduates. (Read the article Society of Fire Protection Engineers, March 25,2005)
Even with an average starting salary of $30,000 and an industry-wide mean of $55,000, knowledgeable fire protection engineering technicians are hard to come by. (Read article NICET/ASCET salary survey, 2006) State, county and municipal governments have increased requirements for fire sprinklers, fire alarms and other types of in-place fire detection and suppression systems that are installed in buildings. This equipment quickly notifies firefighters and provides initial suppression in the critical first minutes of fire growth. These life-saving systems are what Fire Protection Engineering Technicians design and service.
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