Our Office

Fire Protection's renovated offices are a marvel

About Us

We are all about Fire Protection research and education

Events

FPE holds several events each year. See what is coming up!

FPE News

FPE is frequently in the news.

FPE Research

The FM Global Fire Phenomena Laboratory is used for education and research

NEWS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Milke Takes Office as President of SFPE More»

Small Fire in J. M. Patterson Injures No One More»

UM a Top Academic Value According to Kiplinger's More»

Alumni Dinner 2012 – Save the Date! [pdf]

The Department's 50th Anniversary History Book is now available! [pdf]

Friday Information Sessions for Prospective Students
February 24, 2012, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. More»

MechE Seminar Â– Dr. Alptekin Aksan, Â“Engineering Challenges in BioencapsulationÂ”
February 24, 2012, 2:00 p.m. More»

UMD $75K Business Plan Competition ENTRY DEADLINE
February 26, 2012, More»

The Department of Fire Protection Engineering provides the sophisticated technical tools needed to safeguard lives and property from fire. Our department supports its deep connection to the current worldwide professional needs of Fire Protection Engineering while promoting an advanced research program that allows us to meet the challenges of future technological development. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Faculty members are active in a variety of research and outreach programs. We welcome you to join us in solving these vital social and technical problems.