About Us

Advancing Fire Safety Through Education and Practice

MJB Fire Protection Engineering is a fire protection engineering and consulting firm dedicated to advancing fire safety, life safety, and risk reduction in the built environment through professional services and applied education.

Founded by Matthew J. Bourque, P.E., a fire protection engineer, the company integrates real-world engineering practice with academic insight to support safer building design, construction, and operation. Our work spans fire protection engineering consulting, code and life safety analysis, and the development of educational resources used by professionals and academic programs alike.

Our Services

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve fire and life safety outcomes by delivering technically sound, code-compliant solutions and practical educational resources that reflect how fire protection is applied in real projects.

We support:

Consulting & Design

Owners, developers, and design teams navigating complex fire protection challenges

Construction Support

Construction professionals managing fire risk during active construction

Tailored Training

Universities and training programs preparing the next generation of fire protection and safety professionals

P.E.

Licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer

CSL

Licensed Construction Supervisor

FPPM

NFPA FPPM Training Certification

Boards

Elected to NFPA 241 Technical Committee and MA State Board of Building Regulations and Standards subcommittee Fire Protection and Fire Prevention