Fire Research

We use our knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas to provide a safer environment for fire-fighters and personnel. We provide fast and efficient testing of materials to a variety of national and international standards. We can provide research into fire detection equipment, fire fighting equipment and methodologies to evaluate extinguishants.

Researching extinguishants has helped to reduce the amounts of harmful gases released into the atmosphere. Under the Montreal Protocol, the number of Ozone Depleting Chemicals released to into the air has reduced and facilitated the need for Halon alternatives as extinguishants.

Research into early detection of fire is also important to help prevent wide spread damage of property which in turn evolves smoke and the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

We have researched an emergency filtration unit to help remove harmful gases and particulates from an enclosed room reducing the overall impact to the atmosphere.

We plan to widen our UKAS accreditation scope to further our commercial growth for fire testing and become the focal point for fire related issues both within QinetiQ and externally.

Offering sound, independent advice and testing on fire extinguishants for the MoD

The signing of the Montreal protocol in 1985 paved the way to reduce ozone depleting substances (ODSs) such as the use of halon for extinguishing fires. QinetiQ have been involved with both Alternative AgentWorking Group (AAWG) and Halon Alternative Working Group (HAWG) to help develop and evaluate alternatives.