The Mikey G. and Mikey D. Show: Dan Madrzykowski and the FSRI
Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan talk with guest Dan Madrzykowski about the history of fire research and what the FSRI is currently up to.
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The Latest
Research Identified the Dumbest Guy in the Room
Questioning why we do things often proves or improves firefighting methods and tactics that have been in place for decades.
FSRI Study Focuses on EV Fires
This article explores the concerns and uncertainties surrounding EV fires, looking at firefighting efforts and the potential long-term health effects.
Accidental Success and Applying Knowledge on the Fireground
Are your firefighters truly competent, or have you been duped by having achieved "accidental success"? Kevin McCart on why it matters.
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Fire Suppression Using Water
For putting out fires, firefighters should know and understand how water works when used as a suppressing agent, writes Stefan Svensson.
Think Inside the Box: Ventilation and Flow Path in Modern Homes
Adopting a "box" approach to the various spaces in modern homes can help firefighters with ventilation efforts. Eric Wahlberg has more.
Study: Firefighters Exposed to More Potentially Harmful Chemicals Than Previously Thought
Firefighters in the Kansas City (MO) area experienced higher exposures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a family of chemicals with cancer-causing potential.
Firefighting Fridays: The Fire Service and Fire Research
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training reflect on the history of fire service research over the decades.
NIST Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Flashover
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that purports to be able to predict flashovers at structure fires.
New UL FSRI Online Training Addresses Firefighter Safety Concerns Related to Flammable Refrigerants
Over the past few years, UL’s Fire Research and Development team has been involved in an ongoing conversation with AHRI and the fire service that seeks common solutions for both industry and firefighter safety related to incidents involving flammable refrigerants.
UL FSRI: Energy Storage System Installation Test Report Now Available
This research demonstrates a clear need for responding firefighters to have early access to data from instrumentation installed within an ESS, particularly gas measurement instrumentation, available through a monitoring panel.
The History and Evolution of Fire Science
This article highlights three fire scientists who have had the greatest impact on today’s fire science.