Fire Research Division

Engineered Fire Safety Group

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The Engineered Fire Safety Group produces quantitative tools useful to a broad base of stakeholders in the building and fire safety communities including:  architects and design engineers; manufacturers of building materials, products, and furnishings; code developers, enforcers, and regulating authorities; and stakeholders exposed to direct risk such as building owners, occupants, the general public and the fire service; and utilizes enhanced data and predictions to quantify fire events for fire hazard and risk assessment; for fire fighter operations, training, and fire investigations; and performance evaluation of fire protection systems in buildings, transportation systems, and vehicles in response to fire; works with customers to build fire safety decision models making use of advancements in metrology, simulation, and materials; and manages the flow of research data and information to the fire safety community.

Jason Averill, Leader
(301) 975-2585
email: jason.averill@nist.gov

 

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