Research Projects - public safety
FireCARES: Community Assessment/Response Evaluation System
UL FSRI
October 31, 2016
On-going 'Big Data' project to assess community risk and fire department performance.
"Close Your Door" Helps Save Lives as Part of Fire Safety Plan
UL FSRI
January 1, 2016
Sharing a modern public safety education message for the modern fire environment
Firefighter Safety and Photovoltaic Systems
UL FSRI
April 19, 2010
Firefighter concerns, including vulnerability to electrical and casualty hazards when mitigating a fire involving photovoltaic (PV) modules systems, were examined during this project.
Fire Safety & Skills
Training
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute advances fire research knowledge and develops
cutting-edge, practical fire service education aimed at helping firefighters stay safe.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
9
Aug
AFG R&D Annual Meeting
Robin & Keith will be in Dallas presenting on the progress of the UL FSRI research grants from 2013 (Fire Attack), 2014 (Training Fires) and 2015 (Coordinated Attack). If you're attending FRI, please stop in and get the most up to date informaiton on the ongoing grant funded FSRI research.
11
Aug
The Top 20 Tactical Considerations from Firefighter Research
Over the past several years, the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute has been working with the fire service to examine fire dynamics and firefighting tactics. More than 300 experiments have examined the changes in the fire environment over time, the impact of ventilating ventilation-limited fires, and the implications of flow control and effectiveness in suppression tactics.
28
Aug
ISFSI Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires
The ISFSI “Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires” 8-hour classroom curriculm addresses types of basement access, fire attack tactics, nozzles and appliances, and tactical cosiderations based on research and real life experience. The ISFSI partnership with UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute under an AFG grant brings the research to the classroom and from the classroom to the streets.
17
Sep
The Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams: Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survivability
The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute has just completed a project on the impact of using interior and exterior fire streams on firefighter safety and occupant survival. This class discusses the tactical considerations involved and describes the cold flow experiments conducted to determine how the type of hose stream and its method of application moves air within a structure given various ventilation openings and interior vs. exterior deployment. Flow experiments were conducted to determine water distribution within compartments based on the type of tactic chosen, and a series of live-fire experiments were conducted to determine the interaction of the hose streams with the modern fire environment and the potential impact on firefighter safety and occupant survival. This first of its kind study is fully discussed.
25
Sep
Close Before You Doze: The Close Your Door Safety Initiative
This intiative comes as the result of over ten years of research by he UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI), proving that a closed door could potentially save lives in a fire. Learn more about the research behind the initiative and what resources are available to share with your department and community.
27
Sep
Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires
"Bringing the science to the streets" by placing attendees in the action at specifically designed skill stations. Small-scale props will be used in combination with full-scale flow-path simulation stations that will position participants inside the learning environment to develop and enhance knowledge of modern fire development, flow path management, proper TIC usage, and basement fire attack. Participants will not only receive all learning materials, but a foundation to deliver the knowledge within their own organizations.
28
Sep
Teaching the Science of Firefighting
Firefighting is a very hands on activity, so it makes sense that teaching fire dynamics to firefighters should include hands on activities. UL FSRI has developed a fire dynamics boot camp for fire service instructors. The objective of the boot camp is to share information and experiments that instructors can use to effectively teach essential fire behavior concepts and how they apply to the fire ground. This presentation will provide an overview of the topics and experiments included in the boot camp.
17
Oct
Fire Research: Tactics, Training and Application
Understanding fire dynamics in residential structures strengthens a firefighter's ability to operate effectively on the fireground. Although every fireground is different, there are some key fire-dynamics principals all firefighters should know. This class will review these key principles and discuss how they can be employed tactically on the fireground. Topics will include ventilation-limited fires, forcible entry, horizontal/vertical or PPV, search operations, and hose stretches. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how tactical choices will impact the fire dynamics within a residential structure.
20
Oct
Rescue Operations on the Modern Fireground
This program will introduce the attendee to the best practices regarding rescue squad operations on the modern fireground. A UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute groundbreaking study has provided the fire service with cutting edge information about varying suppression tactics on the modern fireground, specifically, the impact of different tactics on the burn risks of potential trapped occupants. As those responsible for searching the fire building, rescue squad firefighters must incorporate these best practices into their operations for a safe and successful, coordinated fireground. This program will discuss searching in the fire flow path, VEIS procedures, as well as proactive rapid intervention measures.
13
Nov
Close Your Door - Fire Safety Messaging
The Close Your Door safety initiative comes as the result of over 10 years of research by the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI). After proving that a closed door could potentially save lives in a fire, UL FSRI has committed to share this finding with the world. This presentation will cover the research data associated with this initiative along with the steps taken for sharing the message with the Fire Service and general public.
14
Nov
Training Fires - Innovative Fuel Packages
Firefighter tactics research has highlighted a need for a more in-depth understanding of fire dynamics. Although live fire training has the potential to provide experience with fire dynamics the training environment and fuels permitted make this difficult. This presentation will look specifically at the challenge of creating realistic fire behavior using wood based fuels.
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute is dedicated to increasing firefighter knowledge to reduce
injuries and deaths in the fire service and in the communities they serve.