fire science

[ fahyuhr sahy-uhns ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire science¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Glenn Corbett is an associate professor of fire science and public management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

From Salon

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

"The research is pretty darn clear that these treatments are effective -- very effective," said study lead author Scott Stephens, a professor of fire science at the University of California, Berkeley."I hope this lets people know that there is great hope in doing these treatments at scale, without any negative consequences."

From Science Daily

The researchers have received a four-year grant from the Joint Fire Science Program to continue the Fire Surrogate Project.

From Science Daily

National standards don’t specifically call for utilities to clear away vegetation unless it is tall enough to reach their lines, but fire science experts say utilities should go beyond that in wildfire areas to remove excess brush that could fuel a fire.

From Seattle Times