Fundamentals of Fire Dynamics in Buildings and Pyrosim (FDS) Training
Online
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Apr 22 - 24, 2025
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Course Code: 15-0433-ONL25
- Overview
- Syllabus
- Instructor
Overview
This course is held online over 3 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone):
Daily Schedule:
10 AM - 12 PM: First session
12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM – 3 PM: Second session
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze fire dynamics principles and their impact on fire spread within building environments.
- Use PyroSim to simulate fire scenarios, focusing on heat transfer, smoke movement, and fire growth.
- Evaluate simulation results to assess potential fire risks and design effective safety measures.
- Develop fire safety strategies and evacuation plans informed by dynamic simulation data.
- Apply fire dynamics insights to enhance fire prevention and control strategies in real-world settings.
Description
Understanding fire dynamics within buildings is essential for professionals safeguarding lives and assets. This course delves into the principles of fire behaviour, covering key aspects such as combustion processes, heat transfer, and smoke movement. Participants will learn how these factors influence fire spread and occupant safety within various building layouts, providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions in fire risk assessment and safety planning.
With practical exercises and real-world simulations, participants will gain hands-on experience using PyroSim software for modelling fire dynamics in diverse building environments. They will learn to set up and run simulations, analyze fire growth, and interpret results to develop effective fire safety strategies. The course integrates theory with simulation practice, enabling participants to apply fire dynamics principles through realistic scenarios.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to model fire behaviour, assess smoke hazards, and evaluate evacuation strategies, contributing to a safer built environment. This training is ideal for professionals aiming to enhance their fire dynamics and fire safety planning capabilities through advanced simulation techniques.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for fire safety, risk management, and facility operations in commercial and industrial settings. Facility managers, engineers, and supervisors will better understand fire dynamics and learn practical simulation skills to enhance safety measures. Engineers involved in building design and systems engineering and plant operation and maintenance staff will find the training invaluable for assessing fire risks and improving safety protocols.
Architects, building safety consultants, and emergency response planners will also benefit from the advanced fire modelling techniques covered, gaining insights into effective evacuation planning and hazard assessment. Fire prevention officers, safety auditors, and insurance risk assessors can also apply these skills to support safer building designs and data-informed safety decisions. This training is suited for anyone seeking to elevate their expertise in fire dynamics and simulation technology for more resilient and safer built environments.
Required Resources:
Lecture notes will be provided before the sessions. Participants should also install the latest version of the PyroSim software on their laptops for the practical sessions. A free trial version is available for one month.
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Please note: You can check other time zones here.
Syllabus
Day 1: Fundamentals of Fire Dynamics
- Welcome and Course Introduction
- Overview of learning outcomes and assessment methods
- Understanding Fire Dynamics & Combustion Processes
- Introduction to the physical and chemical principles of combustion
- Factors influencing fire behaviour and spread within buildings
- Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Fires
- Analysis of heat transfer through convection, radiation, and conduction
- Understanding the role of heat transfer in fire development
- Smoke Movement and Hazards
- Principles of smoke movement and its impact on occupant safety
- Hazard assessment during fire incidents
Day 2: Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and PyroSim Applications
- Introduction to FDS and PyroSim Software
- Overview of FDS capabilities and applications in fire dynamics
- Getting started with PyroSim: Interface walkthrough and setting up basic models
- Practical Training: Modeling Fire Scenarios
- Simulating fire growth, heat transfer, and smoke movement using PyroSim
- Modeling fire scenarios in various building layouts
- Interpreting simulation results and using them for fire safety assessments
Day 3: Application of Knowledge & Final Wrap-Up
- Hands-on Exercises: Real-World Fire Scenarios
- Participants will model and analyze fire scenarios using PyroSim software
- Assessing fire safety measures and evacuation strategies in built environments
- Questions, Feedback, and Course Wrap Up
Instructor

Hamzeh is a professor in fire safety engineering group at Carleton University whose research focuses on understanding structural behavior under fire and other extraordinary conditions. In addition to his teaching and research roles, Professor Hajiloo is dedicated to promoting fire safety awareness through active outreach activities. He serves as the Chair of American Concrete Institute (ACI) 216 sub-committee, working on developing a rational design document for concrete structural members exposed to fire. He is also a voting member of the ACI 440-C and ACI 216 committees, where he has made significant contributions to the development of codes and standards that are applied globally. His contributions to fire safety in various areas include concrete structures, FRP-reinforced concrete, FRCM strengthening systems, structural fire safety performance-based design, AI integration in fire safety and materials, hybrid fire testing, and advanced modeling techniques.

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Fee & Credits
$1295 + taxes
- 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- 12 Continuing Professional Development Hours (PDHs/CPDs)
- ECAA Annual Professional Development Points
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