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The path
A general engineering degree first, then the fire specialty on top.
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High school
Grades 11 and 12
Calculus, Advanced Functions, Physics and Chemistry. Engineering admission usually wants the mid 80s or higher.
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Engineering degree
4 to 5 years with co-op
A four-year mechanical, civil or building engineering degree accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Canada has no bachelor's degree named fire protection engineering.
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Get into the field
Year 1
Join a code consulting firm, the fire group of a big engineering firm, or an insurer's risk team. This is where the real teaching happens.
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Engineer-in-training years
About 4 years
Work under a licensed engineer, log your experience, pass your regulator's law and ethics exam.
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Licence, then specialise
8 years and onward
Become a professional engineer, then add fire credentials: a master's in fire safety engineering, or the Society of Fire Protection Engineers exam route.