This paper reviews the history and development of fire protection engineering from the late 1800's to the current day. The author discusses origins of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and its role in defining the discipline. Future challenges facing the profession are presented. These include technical and liability issues surrounding new engineering methods, professional engineering registration and the increasing importance of fire protection engineering education.
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