Department of Fire Protection Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Recapping the WUI Summit

The 2026 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Engineering Summit, organized by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Foundation, was the first meeting dedicated specifically to the problem of WUI and urban fires.

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Outpacing Fire Hazards

Rosalie Hrybyk ’13, M.S. ’15 helps build a safer world with performance-based design.

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Applications Open for GRA

Apply now for a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) in Fire Protection Engineering.

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Make an Impact with FPE

Protect Life, Property and the Environment with a Degree in Fire Protection Engineering.

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1.35M

Fires responded to in the U.S. in 2021.

Ask An Engineer: Do Fire Sprinklers Really Do That?

Our world-class faculty in the Clark School of Engineering's Department of Fire Protection Engineering discuss what really happens when a sprinkler engages.

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$3 Million

James Milke Endowed Professorship of Practice in FPE

In Fall 2022, we achieved our $3M goal in support of our Professor of Practice position!

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$2.5 Million

in current research expenditures

Research Expenditures

Expenditures for our dynamic research ventures are roughly $2.5 million.

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50%

of students funded by scholarships

Student Recruitment

In the fall 2021 semester, more than half of our incoming students received scholarship support.

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News & Events

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Nov 12, 2026

Recapping the 2026 WUI Fire Engineering Summit

Highlights from the premier fire engineering meeting dedicated to discussing WUI and urban fires.

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Nicole Hollywood's show of support and kindness embodies the Department’s sense of community.

Nov 5, 2026

Celebrating Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2026

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Nov 2, 2026

Learning From the Past, Innovating for the Future: Engineering...

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Oct 23, 2026

Meet the Clark Scholars Class of ’30

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Fire Protection Engineering Virtual Information Session
November 17, 2026

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MAGE's UMD Student Virtual Open House
December 1, 2026

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Fire Protection Engineering Virtual Information Session
December 1, 2026

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Fire Protection Engineering On-Campus Department & Lab Tour
December 4, 2026