140 - Development and implementation of the SBI test with Rudolf van Mierlo
Tests in the world of reaction to fire are supposed to be representations of real fire scenarios, allowing us to grasp the characteristics of building products against them. While for the worst scenar...
21 Feb 202451min
139 - Wind and Fire Interactions for Safer Open Car Park Design
I've finished my first large research grant! I guess that makes me a 'real' scientist now. Came here today to share some most interesting aspects of this project with you. Not going to bore you all ab...
13 Feb 202446min
138 - Getting ready for the Wildfires in Northern Europe with Nieves Fernandez-Anez
It is interesting to see changes in our profession that happen directly in front of our lives. Climate change and in consequence the changes in the wildfire patterns are one such obvious shift. In Pol...
30 Jan 202453min
137 - e-mobility fires with Adam Barowy
This episode of the Fire Science Show welcomes once again Adam Barowy from the Fire Safety Research Institute to shed light on the pressing issue of fire hazards in electric mobility devices. In thi...
23 Jan 202458min
136 - Fire Fundamentals pt 6 - The fire automation in a building
In this episode of Fire Fundamentals, we dive into the life-saving choreography of fire detection and building automation systems that must work together in case of a fire. We discuss the roles and ch...
17 Jan 202452min
135 - Contemplating a design fire for car parks
In episode 48, my guest Mike Spearpoint said that in mid '90s, he participated in experiments on vehicle fires, as at that time, there were doubts if the design fires of that time (developed in the '8...
9 Jan 202449min
134 - Fire Fundamentals pt 5 - The Evacuation Equation with David Purser
It's time to learn about "the evacuation equation" from one of its creators. This week I interview prof. David Purser about the elements that go into the evacuation process that help us determine the ...
3 Jan 20241h 3min
QA6 - Reflecting on 2023 and Igniting the Future
As we close the curtains on 2023, take a walk with me through the unforgettable milestones that have shaped the Fire Science Show. This isn't just a recap; it's a treasure trove of insights and a road...
27 Dec 202325min
