UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute
NFPA and IAFC will support the new Secretariat structure, while UL Research Institutes will lead research and learning initiatives between Congresses
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NERIS lead developer Craig Weinschenk addresses questions and misconceptions surrounding the system — and how the team is working to improve it every day
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best — those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
How responsible AI guidance applies to training, decision-making and trust in the fire service
A recent IAFF survey highlights that firefighters want PPE that is more scalable, modular and better aligned with actual incident hazards
The former U.S. fire administrator details her new role at the Fire Safety Research Institute, plus ideas for how to better elevate the fire service at home and abroad
UL FSRI researchers used full-scale residential fire experiments to show how simultaneous interior/exterior attack and post-knockdown ventilation can improve firefighter safety and victim survival
The report details how 12 simultaneous wildfires spread across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, providing new time lapse visualizations and data to help improve future wildfire preparedness and response
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
Two recent NIOSH reports show how video tools can inform both learning assessments and post-incident investigations
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
A webinar hosted by UL’s FSRI, the DHS and the USFA included a live Q&A session addressing a host of NERIS-focused questions from firefighters
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
UL’s FSRI research program manager talks fire dynamics, tactical decision-making and what aggressive firefighting means to him
The updates help eliminate cooking nuisance alarms and enhance the detection of fires involving new construction materials
The FSRI’s research program manager details the changes ahead and what fire service leaders can do right now to prepare
Understand the power of flowing a steep, straight and steady stream
The rise of new townhouse construction combined with existing homes presents an evolving challenge
Summarizing keystone research across the four ventilation methods used on the fireground
Understanding hydraulic ventilation, air entrainment, flow path science and their impact on ventilation efforts
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Fire service leaders urge firefighters to get ready for this even-faster growing type of fire
The fire service must get ahead of the lithium-ion battery threat before more lives are lost due to lack of education and response training
The fire service’s trusted voice and unique insight can engage all stakeholders in understanding the associated risks
The guide shares strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires
The leaders of eight industry organizations gathered on stage in Kansas City to share their cooperative vision for the future of the fire service
UL’s FSRI studies underscore the need for smart size-ups, quick thinking and aggressive action
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