On 10^th-12^nd February, FRISSBE was represented at the 11^th IMFSE Fire Safety Engineering Day, held at Lund University under the theme “New Technologies in Fire Safety Engineering.”

The event gathered students, academics, and industry professionals to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on fire safety engineering practice.

Professor Grunde Jomaas delivered a presentation entitled “Artificial Intelligence, Real Flames: Limits of AI in Experimental Fire Research.” In his talk, he offered a critical perspective on the growing role of AI in fire research, emphasising that experimental fire science remains fundamentally human. While AI can assist analysis, laboratory fire experiments depend on experience, judgement, tacit knowledge, and ethical responsibility, elements that cannot be automated.

FRISSBE was also represented by Juan Sánchez, IMFSE MSc thesis student at ZAG. Participating both as a student and as a member of the FRISSBE team, Juan engaged actively in the discussions and reflected on the broader implications of AI in fire safety engineering. The day highlighted that new technologies extend beyond generative AI, including image processing, acoustic detection, data analysis, and BIM integration. At the same time, speakers and panellists stressed that responsibility for design and safety decisions ultimately rests with the fire engineer.

The programme included contributions from experts representing industry, academia, and research institutions, followed by a panel discussion addressing opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations linked to AI in fire safety engineering.

FRISSBE’s participation underlines its continued engagement in the international dialogue on innovation, responsibility, and scientific rigour within the fire safety engineering community.