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Fire Science Show

Wojciech Wegrzynski
Fire Safety Engineering
Fire Safety
OFR Consultants
Fire Engineering
Fire Science
Fire Behavior
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fire Spread
Mass Timber
Building Materials
Artificial Intelligence
Heat Transfer
Combustion
Fire Dynamics
Visibility In Smoke
Wildland-Urban Interface Fires
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Fire Safety Research Institute
Grenfell Tower Fire
Wildland Fires

Fire Science Show is connecting fire researchers and practitioners with a society of fire engineers, firefighters, architects, designers and all others, who are genuinely interested in creating a fire-safe future. Through interviews with a diverse group of experts, we present the history of our field as well as the most novel advancements. We hope the Fire Science Show becomes your weekly source o... more

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Smoke does not just slow people down, it changes what they believe is even possible. That simple idea is why we get so excited about pyFDS-Evac, an open source workflow that connects Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) results directly to modern evacuation... more

A tool doesn’t become a global workhorse because it’s clever. It becomes a workhorse when different labs can run it, calibrate it, compare it, and trust it. It is a very long road from the invention to widespread use. And I got the chance to discuss ... more

A fire scene looks like a puzzle, but it’s a puzzle where the pieces melt, burn, and get hauled away before anyone can measure them. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, I sit down with Professor Vincent Brannigan to ask a questions - does a fire investi... more

Critical velocity is supposed to be the clean moment when tunnel smoke control flips from unsafe to safe. But after too many real projects and too many review battles, I am very sure that such a single number cannot be a sole proxy of what is safe or... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Janssens
Researcher, Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: 270 - How the Cone Calorimeter took over with Marc Janssens
Vyto Babrauskas
Professor and researcher; key figure behind Cone Calorimeter development
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (historical)
Episode: 261 - The story of the Cone Calorimeter with Vyto Babrauskas
Simo Hostikka
Professor at Aalto University, radiation modeling expert
Aalto University
Episode: 257 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 21 - Radiation with Simo Hostikka
Bart Merci
Professor at Ghent University, expert in turbulent combustion modeling
Ghent University
Episode: 256 - Modelling turbulent combustion in fire CFD with Bart Merci
Felix Wiesner
Dr. at University of British Columbia, Proulx Award recipient
University of British Columbia
Episode: 255 - Timber load bearing capacity in fire from nano- to megascale with Felix Wiesner
Steve Kerber
Vice President of URI? Fire Safety Research Institute
UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
Episode: 254 - Communicating fire science with firefighters, with Steve Kerber
Craig Weinschenk
Fire safety data science expert, affiliated with ULRI Fire Safety Research Institute
ULRI Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
Episode: 253 - NERIS - the paradigm shift for the US fire data collection with Craig Weinschenk
Craig Hofmeister
Chair of SFPE guideline development, Fire Consultants
Fire Consultants
Episode: 252 - Substantiating Fire Models with Craig Hofmeister and Bryan Klein
Bryan Klein
Instructor of Substantiating a Fire Model courses
Thunderhead Engineering, Apex Edition
Episode: 252 - Substantiating Fire Models with Craig Hofmeister and Bryan Klein

Host

Vojtĕch Věkžiňský
Host of Fire Science Show; facilitates accessible expert discussions on fire science and engineering.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Layperson here- love it!

    I am just an ordinary person- I have almost no understanding of physics and firefighting. Seriously, it’s an embarrassment.

    And yet! This podcast is *fascinating*!! It moves at a perfect pace, and the content is made fascinating and accessible by the host.

    (Irrelevant aside: I do have a background in research, however, and I am impressed with the host giving credit and praise to the grad students he works with. Wish I had an advisor like him back in the day!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RunningCzar
    United States8 months ago
  • Super content - please add transcripts!

    Recently found this useful show with lots of info and experience on fire science. Thank you to show and guests for sharing their knowledge. If possible, please can you add the transcript function to the older episodes? It comes up on the latest one but not early shows. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cblf2
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Superb

    Superb podcast with really good fire science information for the newcomer as well as the expert. I love the well-documented podcasts with many references to scientific articles and reference works. Marvellous soundtrack in episode 100. I would love to save it to my playlist on Apple Music but can’t find it. Please let me know if it is available!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dezebijnaamisnognietingebruik2
    Belgium3 years ago
  • A wonderfull listen

    Simply fantastic wonderful nerdy listen with an absolutely charming and terrific host.

    The show is properly beat suited for fire science interested people. But for this crowd it is an absolute must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nietronie
    Denmark3 years ago
  • A must-see reference

    Greetings from Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico! This program has been a delight to listen to, very nourishing and a great reference on the diversity of topics related to arson & fire research activities. Thanks for the initiative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JH Curicaveri
    Mexico3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host translates complex science into practical takeaways for engineers and firefighters alike.
Guests bring deep expertise across fire dynamics, evacuation, and data-driven safety.
High regard for accessible explanations and references to research.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#57
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Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts
#26
United Kingdom/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts
#24
Australia/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts
#29
Germany/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts
#56
France/Science/Physics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

261 - The story of the Cone Calorimeter with Vyto Babrauskas
Q: What was the key design decision that made Cone Calorimeter portable and broadly applicable?
The instrument was designed to sit on four wheels and be wheeled into a truck, with deliberate choices to maintain uniform heating while enabling portability and cross-lab applicability, which was essential for broader adoption across labs and industry.
261 - The story of the Cone Calorimeter with Vyto Babrauskas
Q: Could you tell me more about the range of heat fluxes used and why 35 kW/m^2 is significant?
The range was chosen to reflect real-world conditions; 35 kW/m^2 is representative of many small fires and provides a balance between avoiding ignitability-driven variability at very low fluxes and not oversimplifying larger, more intense flames, helping ensure repeatability and relevance for broad terms of fire safety engineering.
261 - The story of the Cone Calorimeter with Vyto Babrauskas
Q: How did it look like in the 70s when this technology was about to be born?
It started from a blend of practical burning tests and a push from Rex Wilson to ground fire protection engineering in solid science, leading to the pursuit of quantitative, engineering-relevant measures of fire growth such as heat release rate, rather than just qualitative observations.
256 - Modelling turbulent combustion in fire CFD with Bart Merci
Q: How did your pathway from conventional combustion to fire research begin?
Bart explains starting in mechanical engineering and turbulence chemistry, moving from jet flames to buoyant fires, and recognizing that fire dynamics require models that can handle large-scale, unsteady entrainment and buoyancy-driven flow.
254 - Communicating fire science with firefighters, with Steve Kerber
Q: How do you bridge the knowledge gap between researchers and frontline firefighters?
We create advisory boards and fire service technical panels that include a mix of career and volunteer firefighters from diverse geographies, then translate complex science into practical training through videos, props, and instructor guides, always prioritizing relevance and trust.

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What is Fire Science Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with leading researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in fire safety engineering. Episodes cover topics from radiation modeling and turbulent combustion to probabilistic design, data-driven occupancy analyses, and cross-disciplinary lessons from earthquake and evacuation research. A notable strength is bridging theory and real-world application, with guests ranging from university professors to industry researchers and standard-development professionals, often highlighting practical design decisions, code implications, and open data initiatives. The format is accessible to both newcomers and experts, and recurring guests from research institutes and industry labs help translate complex fire scien... more

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Recent guests on Fire Science Show include:

1. Marc Janssens
2. Vyto Babrauskas
3. Simo Hostikka
4. Bart Merci
5. Felix Wiesner
6. Steve Kerber
7. Craig Weinschenk
8. Craig Hofmeister

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