In this column we will be covering topics such as: What is fire protection engineering? What is a sprinkler system? What is meant by fire resistive construction? As a consultant fire protection ...

Andrew Valente presents academic options for those interested in pursuing fire protection engineering as a career. Every day, nine Americans on average perish in fires. But fear of death or injury by ...

Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

Lithium-ion batteries have been in the news lately because of the fires that have grounded Boeing’s Dreamliner fleet. Potential fire problems with the batteries have long been evident, with millions ...

Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in residential developments. With a seemingly ...

THE CHRISTMAS CRISIS. ASK THE BIG MESSAGE -- MAKE SURE YOU WATER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE BECAUSE A DRY TREE CAN CATCH ON FIRE FASTER, SPREAD FASTER AND B MORE DEADLY. NO ONE WANTS TO SEE THEIR CHRISTMAS ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has launched the nations' first explosion protection engineering master’s program. PHOTO I COURTESY OF WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In an effort to help combat ...

Fire protection systems for air-cooled hydroelectric generators have several special requirements due to these generators’ unique geometries. This survey of options will help plant owners and ...

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and South Carolina State University are partnering to create a fire protection engineering degree program, which fulfills a workforce need at the Savannah River Site ...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5, a provider of technology, certification, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has entered an agreement to acquire Global Fire ...

NORTHFORD, Conn., August 4, 2014 — Silent Knight by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that Delaware Technical Community College’s Fire Protection Engineering Technology (FET) program is leveraging ...