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 Des 202325min
133: Managing EV Fires at Sea with Elena Funk and Magnus Arvidson
Welcome aboard a journey through the challenges of managing electric vehicle fires at sea with Elena Funk of DBI and Magnus Arvidson from RISE. In this podcast episode, we discuss two large projects d...
19 Des 20231h 2min
132 - Dis-abling buildings - fire safety features from wheelchair user perspective with Mary Button
This is an important episode. Our guest for today, UK fire engineer Mary Button, who uses a wheelchair herself, shares some of her own stories and feelings describing the reality for many disabled ind...
12 Des 202345min
131 - Experiments that changed fire science pt. 8 - Modelling Cardington Fire Tests with Asif Usmani
In this part 8 of Experiments that changed fire science series we revisit Cardington (previously covered in part 2 - https://www.firescienceshow.com/078-experiments-that-changed-fire-science-pt-2-bre-...
6 Des 202351min
130 - Mass timber fire dynamics with Dr. Carmen Górska
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Carmen Górska from OFR Consultants, the recent IAFSS Phillip Thomas Award recipient for the best paper at the previous IAFSS Symposium. In this interview, we touch ...
29 Nov 202349min
