fire science

American  

[fahyuhr sahy-uhns] / ˈfaɪər ˈsaɪ əns /

noun

1. the study of fire, with specific disciplines that include the composition of fire, acceleration and suppression of fire, prevention of fire, control of wildfires, and fire-related consequences of climate change.

   She got her bachelor’s degree in fire science with a concentration in public relations.

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Etymology

Origin of fire science

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"Until we as a global society deal with human-cased climate change, we're going to have this problem," said Mike Flannigan, an emergency management and fire science expert at Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Instead of racing to put the fire out immediately, as was the practice for decades, they deferred to the doctrines of modern fire science.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

Glenn Corbett is an assistant professor of fire science and public administration at John Jay College at the City University of New York.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2023

Paul Steblein, the wildland fire science coordinator for the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Glenn Corbett, a fire science professor at John Jay College in New York City, said closed doors are vital to containing fire and smoke, especially in buildings that do not have automatic sprinkler systems.

From Fox News • Jan. 11, 2022