The full-day workshop was held in Engineering 7 at the University of Waterloo on March 26, 2019. The workshop aimed to discuss current and emerging Canadian perspectives on research and education in support of fire resilient societies.
A group of approximately 70 attendees:
- Learned about international fire safety initiatives from two international speakers sharing EU experiences in
- Why Fire Safety is Important in Tomorrow’s World
- Development of an Agenda 2030 for a Fire Safe World
- Shared insights into the breadth of fire safety research and resources in Canadian universities
- Brainstormed current and emerging fire safety issues from a Canadian perspective
- Prioritized needs in the short and intermediate-term
- Discovered opportunities to leverage government funding to increase the power of research
- Networked and connected with university researchers, graduate students and scholars
Presentation Slides
| Speaker | Presentation |
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Dr. Margaret Simonson McNamee Lund University |
Why Fire Safety is Important in Tomorrow's World and IAFSS Agenda 2030 for a Fire Safe World [PDF] |
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Brian Wiens Natural Resources Canada |
The Blueprint for Wildland Fire Science in Canada [PDF] *Si vous voulez les diapositives en français, veuillez contacter Brian |
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Chris Jelenewicz SFPE |
The SFPE Roadmap for Research Needs for Fire Safety Engineering Profession [PDF] |
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Jackie Serviss University of Waterloo |
Overview of Government Collaborative Research Funding Programs [PDF] |
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Dr. Beth Weckman University of Waterloo |
Overview of Canadian Fire Safety Academic Capabilities and Education Programs [PDF] |
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Submitted Slides from Canadian Academic Fire Research Groups [PDF] |
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