Engineering Job working with Fire Engines?

Question

So I finally found a way to combine my two dream jobs. I want to become sometype of engineer, however I want to work part-time at the local fire station. The fire Dept. is more of a family thing, (I would be the fourth generation fire firefighter, and if I become chief then I would be a fourth generation Fire Chief) It is pretty neat, and it is something that I want to do. I can join when I turn 16 (Which is November) and become a cadet.

So for my job I would like to become an engineer who works on designing Fire Engines. What type of degree would I need? Or what type of degree should I pursue.

All help is appreciated. THANKS.

Answer 1

Mechanical engineering would be the first choice. If you want to make a really big impact on big buildings, you might consider specializing in fire protection instead of fire engines. You can be a chemical engineer and do that, but mechanical engineers do it too.

Answer 2

Mechanical Engineering, if you want to design vehicles. But you would be working for GM or Ford, not the fire department.