Fire Safety Research Institute

The #FireSafetyAcademy’s Contamination Control Strategies for the Fire Service course outlines actions firefighters can take to reduce their exposure and cancer risk. We developed this course in partnership with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and have updated the course format to improve the navigation, look and feel of the content, and overall user experience. Take the free 30-minute course here: https://lnkd.in/erskf7C8 #FirefighterTraining #FirefighterHealth 

FSRI’s new fire service technical panel recently held their first meeting in Philadelphia, PA to advise on the research project Fire Dynamics and Firefighting Tactics in Multi-Story Residential Structures. Over the course of the three days, they were onboarded to the project and toured the test structures designed by FSRI. They also reflected on their own experiences responding to fires in these types of structures and shared valuable feedback to guide this project’s experimental setup. Learn more about the meeting: https://lnkd.in/eziQphKQ #FirefighterHealth #FirefighterSafety #FirefighterResearch Ian Bennett Mason Brandt, P.E. Sean Duffy Ashley Engler Clyde Gordon, Keegan Gorham, Jenna Graham Jon Hall Alexander Hilliard James Johnson Sam Kraeszig, Chris Kidder, Creston Ludlow, Pete Morotto Andrew Murtagh, Dave Quick, Bill Rector, Devon Richio Steve Robertson, Ryan Robinson, Kyle Romagus, Grant Schwalbe, Kyle Stephens, Justin Yanosick, Chris Finelli, Richard Ray, Ron Smith Ethan Crivaro Thomas DiPietro Sarah Huffman Joseph Johnson Richard Kesler Daniel Madrzykowski Meghan Maloney S. Maxwell Marino Bradley Morrissey Rebekah Schrader Keith Stakes Amanda Srsic, MPH Jennifer Williams Craig Weinschenk

NERIS Version 1 is launching soon. Follow NERIS Data to stay up to date on the latest news on this critical data platform for U.S. Fire Departments. Remember to sign up for tomorrow's webinar that will provide additional details on the upcoming launch and next steps: https://lnkd.in/d-jmcbqG #NERIS #NERISready

Join FSRI Research Amplification Leads Nicole Sanders-Abbott, CSM and Jennifer Williams for this FireRescue1 webinar on November 12 to learn how we are translating fire safety research related to #LithiumionBatteries into firefighter training and public education. As important as it is for the fire service to know how to prevent and mitigate these fires, it is even more important for the public. Tune in to hear about our latest resources and ways you can Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Fire Safety. #BatteryFireSafety

Coming up on Oct 29, join Chief Mary Cameli, Chief John Morrison, and Chief Billy Goldfeder on the next NERIS Data Webinar. Register to learn more about the upcoming launch of the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Version 1, the Chief's perspective, and what your department can do to become #NERISready: https://lnkd.in/d-jmcbqG U.S. Fire Administration Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell Steve Kerber Tom Jenkins

Today, we are releasing an updated version of the “Vertical Ventilation and Suppression Tactics in Residential Structures” course to the Fire Safety Academy. With updated visuals, interactive content, bite-sized lessons, and improved course navigation, this course helps firefighters better understand the impact of vertical ventilation and suppression tactics on fire behavior and fire dynamics to reduce firefighters’ safety risks on the fireground. Share this course with your members and consider how the research may be integrated into your department’s SOG/SOPs: https://lnkd.in/eyrG2Qiq #FirefighterTraining #FirefighterSafety #FireDynamics

We are seeking a Research Amplification Specialist to join the FSRI team in Columbia, MD. This role will support the marketing and communications team by developing amplification plans to drive reach, engagement, and application of our research-driven insights. To learn more, visit ul.org/careers. #ResearchAmplification #Marketing #Communications Dawn Landers Ey Brian Straczewski

Join us in welcoming our new research amplification coordinator - Alexandra Castillo. Following her internship and graduation from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications,  Alexis Castillo joins the team as our new research amplification coordinator. As an intern, Alexis was a valuable member of the research amplification team and will continue to lend her skills and talent in her new role. Learn more about Alexis here: https://lnkd.in/e49u4Tyv #Communications #Internship #ResearchAmplification 

Join us in welcoming our newest research engineer - Thomas DiPietro.  As an intern and research fellow, Thomas assisted with valuable firefighter health and safety research that will continue in his new role. As a firefighter and engineer, Thomas will use his knowledge and experience to continue working towards FSRI’s mission of advancing fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. Learn more about Thomas here: https://lnkd.in/eCdw_X-B #ResearchFellow #Firefighter #FireSafetyResearch University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering

FSRI is contributing to the success of the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through software development and bench and large-scale experiments. This is another way that we are supporting the fire safety community by improving and extending their capabilities to design and analyze fire protection systems, develop training, and continue to understand fire dynamics. To learn more about the FDS and its latest release, FDS 6.9, visit https://lnkd.in/eE5C8C2v #FireDynamicsSimulator #FireModeling #FireSafetyResearch Jason Floyd