The Mid-South Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers is a branch of the national SFPE organization. This organization aims to advance the art and science of fire protection engineering and its associated fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among its members, and to foster fire protection engineering education.

Our goals are to:

1. Create and foster an open relationship with all individuals and groups who seek to advance regional and national issues related to Fire Prevention and Protection.
2. Provide a forum to link architects, engineers, contractors, fire prevention officials, civic leaders, regulatory agencies, risk management, insurance underwriters, etc. relative to fire protection.
3. Support local, regional, national, and international efforts regarding fire protection.
4. Cooperate and work with other engineering and professional groups to advance their understanding of Fire Protection related fields.
5. Provide an informational source for local fire prevention agencies when faced with fire protection engineering questions.
6. Strive to become an all inclusive organization accepting individuals with an interest in Fire Protection Engineering, fire prevention, and public safety.
7. Provide educational opportunities to those interested in Fire Protection Engineering and associated fire prevention fields.
8. Support local initiatives to enhance public safety.