Striving to reduce the burden of fire through international fire research cooperation since 1991
The FORUM is a group of leaders of fire research organizations from around the world that meet on an annual basis to discuss emerging fire related research topics throughout the world. It has been active since 1991. Its aim is to reduce the burden of fire (including the loss of life and property, and effects of fire on the environment and heritage) through international cooperation on fire research. An important membership requirement is that the applicant be responsible for establishing research priorities and allocating resources for fire safety research in their parent organization.
At a Glance…
Sjölin award
The Sjölin Award recognizes an outstanding contribution to the science of fire safety or an advance in the state of the art in fire safety engineering practice of extraordinary significance. It is presented to the individual or group whose efforts are primarily responsible for or traceable to the specified advance.
Mid-Career Award
The Mid-Career Researcher Award recognizes exceptional achievement and/or demonstrated leadership in the fields of fire safety science or fire protection engineering made by those in mid-career.
Position Papers
The FORUM undertakes the preparation and endorsement of position papers on a number of topics of interest. These topics include technical and policy issues, strategic positions and directions, controversial subjects and other concerns that cross international boundaries.
Sheldon TiesZen Award
The award recognizes excellence in an IAFSS symposium paper in fire safety science by a student making a significant contribution to that paper and a monetary award to assist the recipient with symposium-related expenses toward their attendance at the IAFSS Symposium.
By-Laws
The FORUM role includes identification of strategies for advancing fire research; networking and sharing of information among members to achieve common objectives and reduce duplication; discussion of strategies for fire research and fire safety engineering including coordination of fire research, joint programs, exchanges of staff, and shared use of resources.
Members Only
Members only location for past meeting agendas and nomination forms.