Lithium-ion batteries have been in the news lately because of the fires that have grounded Boeing’s Dreamliner fleet. Potential fire problems with the batteries have long been evident, with millions ...

Every day, nine Americans on average perish in fires. But fear of death or injury by fire doesn't make most citizens' lists of anxieties. And planning for better fire safety measures rarely, if ever, ...

Fire safety engineering is a multidisciplinary field dedicated to understanding, preventing and mitigating risks posed by fire within the built environment. It integrates the science of combustion, ...

A new engineering guide, “Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings,” is now available. Topics featured include emergency egress, fire resistance, building envelope, suppression, detection, alarms, and ...

Amanda has also contributed extensively to SFPE through her involvement on various committees. From 2014 to 2015, she served on the Nomination Committee and the Research, Tools, and Methods Committee ...

Founded in 2012, ARS Fire Safety Engineers operates in Enterprise Services offering comprehensive fire protection solutions. The company designs, supplies, and installs automated fire protection syste ...

Sir, I am a practising civil engineer and would like to share my concerns regarding building violations and their consequences, particularly in the wake of the recent fire tragedy in Mysuru city.

With continuous global population growth, the construction of high-rise buildings has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in major cities with limited land resources 1. While high-rise ...