Fire Safety Research Institute

Join us at FDIC International to gain a working knowledge of battery fire science to clarify how and why batteries burn differently than traditional fuels, how incident location can impact hazards, and to frame the electric vehicle (EV) fire problem. That working knowledge will be used to summarize our findings assessing EV fire behavior and comparing it to modern gas-powered vehicle fire behavior. We will address whether EV fires are faster growing, bigger, and longer lasting and more likely to spread to the next vehicle or other exposures. The presentation will conclude with size-up and tactical considerations for EV fire incident response and best practices using the tools on every fire truck across the country: hoses, nozzles, and water. Session date: Thursday, April 10 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Speakers: Adam Barowy, Sean DeCrane, Nate Sauer, PhD Visit booth # 4796 to meet the rest of the team and obtain information on additional resources related to #BatteryFireSafety for both the fire service and the public. Learn more about FSRI's presence at #FDIC2025 here: https://lnkd.in/ek9bmE9x

We would like to congratulate FSRI researchers Gavin Horn and Nicholas Dow and ULSE’s Summer Neumann (CIH, CAC, LRCIA) on the success of their article “Pilot Study on Fire Effluent Condensate from Full-Scale Residential Fires,” which was recently named one of the Top-10 Downloaded Papers in 2024 in the Fire Technology journal by Springer Nature. This work is part of our Wildland Urban Interface research project, which seeks to increase understanding of wildfire growth and spread to improve safety as they grow in size and frequency. Also on this list is the paper “On the Fire Hose Kickback Force in Solid Water Streams,” which FSRI researcher Richard Kesler co-authored while working with the Illinois Fire Service Institute. This recognition highlights the impact of our research and commitment to fire safety. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gyxYywvU #FireSafetyResearch #PublicSafety #WildlandUrbanInterface

#Xplorlabs is a powerful resource that provides an opportunity for fire departments to connect with local schools to not only inspire future careers but also share critical fire safety knowledge. Read below for more information and connect with the Office of Research Experiences & Education (OREE) if your organization is ready to implement these tools on a local level.

Join us at FDIC International for a summary of the ideal coordinated execution of fire suppression, search, and ventilation methods that can maximize firefighter safety and victim survivability. This classroom session will review the culmination of our residential fireground research and provide tactical considerations for attendees to adopt within their department based on their response model, staffing, and specifics of their local area. Session date: Wednesday, April 09 | 10:30 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. Speakers: Keith Stakes See live demos Thurs-Sat Outside at FDIC of our #HoseStreamProp and then visit booth #4796 for additional training resources. Learn more about FSRI's presence at #FDIC2025 here: https://lnkd.in/ek9bmE9x

Join us at FDIC International for a 4-hour workshop* where we will discuss the development of the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) including how and why the new and legacy systems differ, how to onboard your department to #NERIS, how to use the NERIS Data collection app, and how to use the provided data analytics services. Session date: Monday, April7 | 8:00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. Speakers: Craig Weinschenk *Monday workshops require pre-registration. Make sure to secure your seat today at fdic.com. Stop by booth #4796 for additional training resources. Learn more about FSRI's presence at hashtag #FDIC2025 here: https://lnkd.in/ek9bmE9x

Learn more about our #LithiumionBattery research and the dangers that first responders may face on today's evolving fireground with FSRI's Daniel Madrzykowski, senior director of research, and Nate Sauer, PhD, research engineer in the February Issue of Firehouse Magazine. #FireSafetyResearch

We understand that training together as a crew is an important part of fire service culture. Our new Group Delivery Guide makes it easy to teach our free courses on the Fire Safety Academy in any setting, whether in the classroom or around the firehouse table. This guide walks you through registration, best practices for leading a session, and how to ensure all firefighters receive credit for completion. Get started today: https://lnkd.in/epxZwvY6 #FirefighterTraining

Join us at FDIC International for a 4-hour workshop* where we will equip firefighters to use their research-based fireground knowledge to better teach their community how to implement fire safety practices. During this session, participants will learn not only how to leverage existing fire dynamics knowledge, but also how to best approach informal conversations utilizing scenario-based questions. Session date: Monday, April7 | 8:00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. Speakers: Jennifer Williams and Brian Brush *Monday workshops require pre-registration. Make sure to secure your seat today at fdic.com. Stop by booth #4796 for additional training resources. Learn more about FSRI's presence at #FDIC2025 here: https://lnkd.in/ek9bmE9x

Join us at FDIC International as we share what we have learned through #FireSafetyResearch about smoke explosions, backdrafts, and other overpressure events on the fireground. During this session, participants will learn both common and unique features to look for and how to recognize these potential hazards to prevent future firefighter injuries and deaths. Session date: Friday, April 11 | 8:30 a.m. - 10: 15 a.m. Speakers: Charley Fleischmann, Daniel Madrzykowski, John Ceriello Stop by booth #4796 for additional training resources. Learn more about FSRI's presence at #FDIC2025 here: https://lnkd.in/ek9bmE9x

FSRI is excited to welcome our newest team member, Mary Clare Woodson. Mary Clare is a research amplification specialist and will lead the amplification efforts for research projects and programs relating to the wildland-urban interface (WUI). She holds? Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate education, she served as an EMT and firefighter for volunteer and part-time departments and completed several research publications in engineering, safety, and education. To learn more, visit https://fsri.org/people #ResearchAmplification #WUI #FireSafetyResearch