SFPE Global
Explore the global Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Discover the international SFPE community, professional resources, technical publications, education and career opportunities supporting fire protection engineers worldwide.
Engineering a fire-safe world since 1950
SFPE is the world’s leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering.
5,500+
SFPE members
107
Professional chapters
29
Student chapters
72
Countries represented
The international professional society
A worldwide resource for fire safety engineering
Headquartered near Washington, DC, and in Brussels, Belgium, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers connects a global community committed to protecting people, structures and the environment from fire.
The international website provides access to technical knowledge, professional communities, education, qualifications, events, career resources and opportunities to connect with fire protection engineering experts.
SFPE Global and SFPE Benelux
SFPE Global provides the international network and professional resources. SFPE Benelux brings that mission closer to professionals in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg through regional events, knowledge sharing and networking.
What you can find on SFPE.org
Use the international SFPE website to explore the resources most relevant to your work and professional development.
Membership and community
Learn about membership, SFPE Connect, chapters, committees and specialist communities.
Publications and standards
Find engineering guides, standards, handbooks, journals, magazines and technical articles.
Events and education
Explore conferences, symposia, seminars, webinars and continuing education opportunities.
Careers and experts
Search career opportunities and use the directory to find fire protection engineering expertise.
Connect locally. Learn globally.
Use SFPE.org for international knowledge and opportunities, and join SFPE Benelux to participate in the professional fire safety community in our region.
Frequently asked questions about SFPE Global
What is the Society of Fire Protection Engineers?
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers is an international professional society that advances fire protection and fire safety engineering through knowledge, education, professional standards and community.
What is the difference between SFPE Global and SFPE Benelux?
SFPE Global serves the international profession. SFPE Benelux is the regional chapter serving members and fire safety professionals in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Where can I find SFPE publications, events and career resources?
Visit SFPE.org to explore publications, standards, education, conferences, qualifications, career opportunities and the international expert directory.