Study Fire Technology abroad

Were you the child who wanted to be a firefighter when you grew up? Are you good at making split-second decisions, staying calm in a crisis and are a team player, then a career in Fire Technology is a great fit for you! Fire Technology is designed to prepare you for entering the field of firefighting and fire prevention.

As the population constantly grows, so does the need to commission new housing projects. Despite advancements in fire technology, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported over 400,000 structure fires in the year 2019, which caused about 12 billion dollars in damages. According to the CTIF World Fire Statistics Centre, between the years 1993 and 2018, fire has been responsible for a staggering 41,700 deaths. In the UK, 204,525 fires were reported in 2018 alone. To ensure the protection of life and property, fire engineers were introduced into the fray to avoid or, at worst, reduce the damages caused to structures and society in the event of a fire.

The average annual wage for fire technologist is $65,555 in May 2021. Employment is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030. Furthermore, about 21,000 job openings are projected for fire inspectors, every year, this decade.