Today, along with the Fire Protection Research Foundation, we released a joint safety advisory around the recently discovered potential explosion hazards presented by EV fire blankets. Read our full statement and learn more about the research at fsri.org/news (link in today's IG story).
#BatteryFireSafety #ElectricalVehicleFire #EVFireBlanket #FirefighterSafety
Train to remember, not just repeat. We’re bringing you four hands-on training toolkits that build knowledge one step at a time. These toolkits use real-world scenarios and practical exercises to make fire science easier to understand and apply.
Complete with lesson plans, instructor videos, and participant materials, all of the toolkits are available for free on the Fire Safety Academy Resource Library:
🔥Tabletop Investigations teaches fundamental fire behavior through hands-on demos,
🔥Class B Flow Path Prop helps you visualize fire in compartments,
🔥Dollhouse Fire Behavior Prop shows how fire and smoke behave in compartments, and
🔥Hose Stream Mechanics teaches you how to quickly and efficiently apply water to suppress fire.
With good quality training built for retention and real-world application comes a more prepared, more effective fire service.
Head to the Fire Safety Academy (link in bio) and click the “resources” tab!
#FireSafetyAcademy #FirefightingTraining #FireScience #FireSafetyResearch #FirefighterTraining #FireSafetyEducation #FireInstructor #HandsOnTraining
We just launched our new Resource Library on the Fire Safety Academy! Think of this as your one-stop shop for free firefighting training: multimedia content, discussion guides, and instructor resources, all for free in one searchable place.
Whether you're brushing up on fire science fundamentals or training your crew, the Resource Library has everything you need:
✅ One-stop access to everything you need for training
✅ Built-in guidance for using each training material
✅ Vetted training materials and instructor guides you can trust
✅ Always-current resources so you know you’re using the latest information
Learn more via the link in our bio (Fire Safety Academy) and story.
#FireSafetyAcademy #FirefightingTraining #FireScience #FireSafetyResearch #FirefighterTraining #FireSafetyEducation #NationalFirstRespondersDay
We recently co-authored a paper with NIOSH as part of the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study (FFCCS) that helps build a clearer picture of PFAS exposure in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting settings and supports ongoing efforts to inform prevention and risk‑reduction strategies for firefighter health across the fire service.
Researchers collected blood samples from ARFF firefighters — who historically have used PFAS-containing aqueous film-forming foam for fire suppression — at six U.S. airports and compared them with those from the general population.
Key takeaways:
• Some PFAS levels in ARFF firefighters were higher than the U.S. general population.
• Longer ARFF work history and older age were linked to higher PFAS levels.
• Changes to AFFF practices were associated with lower levels of some PFAS.
• Drinking water with PFAS detected potentially explained some, but not all, exposure.
Read the report at the link in our bio (Announcements) and in our story.
#FirefighterHealth #FirefighterPPE #FireSafetyResearch
Fire is fast, sprinklers are faster.
This phrase is likely not new to you, but we are bringing it back for #HomeFireSprinklerWeek. No matter how fast your response times are, sprinklers are faster. Residential fire sprinklers can suppress a fire, create a safer environment for trapped occupants, and reduce the likelihood of flashover all long before you pull the first line.
Due to the evolving built environment, people no longer have up to 30 minutes to escape a home fire. That time is generally reduced to about three minutes or less. Add in a large lithium-ion battery-powered device like an e-bike and you can expect that time to reduce down to about a minute or less. Let home fire sprinklers help increase survivability by slowing fire growth, preventing fire spread, and ultimately reducing the likelihood of flashover.
According to @nfpadotorg the civilian death rate in homes with fire sprinklers was 89% lower than in homes without an automatic suppression system. There will still be plenty of work needed on scene and people to rescue. The difference is the level of exposure to the victims, preservation of property, and a less hazardous environment for firefighters.
This #HomeFireSprinklerWeek, we encourage you to consider the life saving benefits of residential fire sprinklers and share them with your community. Fire sprinklers buy time. Time buys life when every second counts.
To learn more, visit the Battery Safety Toolkit link in our bio. #BatterySafety #FireSafetyResearch
On September 8, 2025, a firefighter died in the line of duty after becoming disoriented while trying to evacuate a warehouse fire at an unpermitted film studio in Lithonia, Georgia.
@nioshusa recently published a report detailing its investigation into the incident. The investigation used data from our Materials & Products Database — a fire service resource that documents how real‑world materials behave when they burn, including smoke production and heat release.
For this incident, materials testing demonstrated:
Rapid smoke generation and early loss of visibility;
High heat release rates, contributing to fast fire growth; and
Increased hazards in complex warehouse occupancies.
While no report can lessen the loss, this analysis helps the fire service reduce risk and improve safety. Our thoughts are with the firefighter’s family and department as they continue to mourn the loss of one of their own.
Read the report at the link in our bio and in our story.
Photo courtesy of DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department.
#FirefighterSafety #FireSafetyResearch #FireBehavior
Wishing we could hit replay on #FDIC2026! While we connect with you all year, nothing beats being face-to-face with over 38,000 members of the fire service in one city. We are honored that many of you joined us for hands-on, classroom sessions, and visited the booth within your packed schedules. We will see you in Indy for #FDIC2027. What were your top takeaways from this year? What classes would you like to see from us next year? Proposals are due June 10! Comment below.
Stay up to date on the latest research and resources by subscribing to the email list (link in bio).
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Firefighters are getting burned in “routine” fires, even in full gear. Why?
Our latest study explores how firefighter PPE holds up in the kind of heat firefighters face, even in the early stages of a fire. We found that in routine fire conditions, your gear may provide thermal protection for less time than your air cylinder lasts.
This research helps us better understand how long gear really protects and where the limits are. To learn more, visit the link in our bio.
#FirefighterResearch #FirefighterHealth #FirefighterSafety #FirefighterCancerAwareness
It’s a guide, not a standard, however, NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Firefighting is now giving the scientific “why” behind many tactics. Our search and rescue operation studies are featured in Chapter 13 covering how to assess occupant survivability in a structure, tactical considerations for conducting a search operation, and more.
We are proud to have contributed research that helped inform these updates—turning science into action and keeping life safety at the center of every decision. We are also grateful to many of our technical panel alumni who have poured their expertise into this as well.
Same mission. Better information. Stronger outcomes for firefighters and the communities they serve. Click the link in our bio (announcements) to read this @fireengineering article.
#NFPA1700 #InternationalFirefightersDay #FireSafetyResearch
“Adapt with evidence and overcome with confidence.” Throughout our week at FDIC, we had some great conversations about how the fire service can lean into evidence to adapt to today's fireground—and build the kind of confidence that comes from truly understanding why a tactic works, not just being told to do it.
As promised, we dropped all our research, training materials, and resources in one place so you can keep the conversation going with your crew (link in bio).
You can also dig into more free training anytime on the Fire Safety Academy—all based on the latest science to support better decisions on the fireground. Create your free account today (link in bio). This is also where you will find the copy of the “Evidence-Based Considerations for Your Fireground Playbook.”
@fdicindy #FDIC2026
Did you join us for a training session at @fdicindy last week? What did you attend and what is one takeaway? Comment below! Knowledge is only power if it is shared. Keep an eye on those inboxes for follow-up emails with additional resources from the team.
Missed us in-person? Check the link in our bio to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest research and free training releases.
@fdicindy #FDIC2026
FDIC had so many subject matter experts in so many different fields. ULFSRI was on of those educators, I had the opportunity to meet up with Jennifer Williams of Fire Safety Research Institute. Jenn breaks down what ULFSRI is, what they do and how you can find their information. Make sure to visit their website for free education or if you're in need of the new playbook for Search you can visit their website as well.
#fyp #foryou #podcast #teamwork firefighter
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