In parts 1-5 of this series, I tried to bring about a street level look at what I have learned from fire research that has caused me to rethink some things that I was taught, and that I taught others, ...

Fire can cause sudden and severe damage to your home and belongings, making it crucial to understand your fire insurance policy and know what to do if disaster strikes. This guide explains the basics ...

January 12, 2021 –The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has released the new “Impact of Ventilation on Fire Damage Patterns” course for fire investigators. Through a project funded by ...

The cultivation of fire elevated humans as a species by allowing us to cook food, stay warm, and forge tools. But although humanity’s use of fire has been widespread for more than 125,000 years, we ...

For many decades, the U.S. Forest Service ran on a policy of full suppression when it came to wildfires. In 1911, the Forest Service stopped using ground fires to thin fuels, and in 1935, a new policy ...

Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

From music festivals to trade shows, grand openings to university graduations, the vibrancy and success of any event can quickly be overshadowed by the potential danger of a fire outbreak. The role of ...

Fire alarm cabling has become incrementally more complex over the years, in part driven by the trend toward mass notification, which is a factor of the fire alarm system. Mass notification — a one- or ...

January 12, 2021 —The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has released the new “Impact of Ventilation on Fire Damage Patterns” course for fire investigators. Through a project funded by ...