Fire on the Web (Archive)

Fire on the Web is a collection of historical fire research resources from NIST. This webpage provides access to experimental fire data, fire-related software, fire test videos, and publications  for viewing or download via your browser.

For the latest fire data, software, and publications, please visit the Fire Research Division website and the NIST Publications Portal.

Publications Information

• FIREDOC - A collection of NIST fire research publications (1993 - 2009) available for free download.

Software/Models

• Fire Modeling Software Online - A collection of fire related software developed by NIST available for free download.

Fire Tests/Data

• Diffusion Flame Measurements - This profile data supports research on the chemical structure of laminar hydrocarbon diffusion flames. It can be used to compare with other experiments or to assess flame model predictions. The data, collected by NIST between 1984 and 1998, includes species concentrations (mole fraction), temperatures (K), and velocities (cm/s) for two types of diffusion flames.
• Fire Fighting Agents - Fire experiment comparing treated and untreated vinyl siding.
• Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program - This program was initiated in 1997 to find suitable replacement technologies for halon 1301, a potent depleter of stratospheric ozone, for use in existing weapons systems.
• Residential Fire Sprinklers - Two tests are presented that demonstrate how a fire is affected by a sprinkler.
• Residential Smoke Alarms - NIST, working with the U.S. Fire Administration, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and others, tested smoke alarm technologies in typical home fire and false alarm situations. Data from over 30 full-scale tests are available, showing changing levels of CO, CO2, O2, smoke, and temperature at various points in the building. 
• Passenger Trains - The Fire Research Division has been involved in research related to passenger train fire safety since the 1970s. The results of these research studies are summarized here. 
• Safety of Building Occupants, Building Egress - As part of a program to understand occupant behavior during building emergencies, NIST has collected movement data on stairs during fire drill evacuations of office and residential buildings. These data collections are  provide a better understanding of this principal building egress feature and develop a technical foundation for future codes and standards requirements.