Two Landmark New Books on Fire Safety
Released Simultaneously!
These two books have just been printed and are now available for sale.
* Available only in a hardback, cloth-bound format *
* Available for sale only from the store on this website *
Dr. Vyto Babrauskas, Ph.D. Explains His New Books
“In his characteristically-focused, obsessively-detailed manner, Dr. Babrauskas has compiled the first-ever and certainly the most comprehensive collection of documents on electrical fire ignition science. His decades of experience in fire research, experimentation, and forensic investigations have enabled him to comprehensively characterize electrical ignition science, covering without compromise the subtleties of each subject.”
FSTI is a firm specializing in fire science, contract R&D, fire litigation support, assistance in the development of products with improved fire safety, and related subjects. It is headed by Dr. Vytenis (Vyto) Babrauskas.
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Contract R&D Services
Fire science research, development, modeling and fire test method applications. These services are of interest to product manufacturers, trade associations, safety officials and others needing technical assistance with product fire safety.
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Fire Investigation and Litigation Support
Fire science support for fire investigations and litigations. These services are of interest to fire investigators, insurance firms, attorneys, and government officials. Our scientific consultation services are designed to complement, not supplant, the work of on-scene fire investigators.
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In the News
New Article
Ammonium Nitrate: Tragic Lessons Still to Be Learned
Dr. Babrauskas has published the first-everreview of ammonium nitrate fertilizer explosionswhich successfully identifies the root cause of these disasters and describes in detail the needed safety measures.
The research of Dr. Vyto Babrauskas was featured in a front-page story of theChicago Tribune. The reporters won the prestigiousGoldsmith Prize for Investigative Reportingfor this work.
Dr. Babrauskas discussed the problems with fire retardants in an HBO documentary filmToxic Hot Seatproduced by James Redford and Kirby Walker. This film was aired on 25 November 2013 on the HBO channel, and is now available in various formats to stream or purchase.
Special note: Please watch this page for announcements when special courses by Dr. Vyto Babrauskas will be taught. Courses taught include:The Principles of Electrical Fires and Explosions,Ignition and Burning of Wood, including Fire Patterns, andIgnition by Hot Surfaces.