Society of Fire Protection Engineers

University of Maryland Student Chapter

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is the professional society representing individuals who practice the field of fire protection engineering and fire safety engineering. Worldwide, the Society has approximately 5500 members, 120 chapters, and 20 student chapters.

The UMD Student Chapter has recently received the 2025 Gold Award for Chapter Excellence from the SFPE Board of Directors, as well as the Silver Award for Chapter Excellence in 2024 and 2023.

The SFPE UMD student chapter has opportunities to network with professionals within the fire protection industry, as well as connect with students interested in fire protection engineering. Society meetings are held twice a month, featuring a variety of activities, including workshops, guest speakers from the field, and social functions.

Any engineering students interested in fire protection engineering are strongly encouraged to join!