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

Guillermo Rein, professor of fire science at Imperial College London, has been working alongside the London Fire Brigade to help predict when conditions are ripe for a "firewave".

From BBC • Aug. 13, 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

California’s drought, which has been intensified by climate change, has killed upward of 100 million trees in the central and southern Sierra, said Scott Stephens, professor of fire science at UC Berkeley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2022

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