From our Yorkshire & Humberside branch
Join us for another in the long-running Yorkshire & Humberside branch webinar series. This free, online webinar will cover the psychology of fire and its effect on human behaviour.
Overview
This webinar provides a introduction to Human Behaviour in Fire, including key considerations for designers and Fire Risk Assessors.
The content includes an overview of key psychological theories that underpin decision making, and how these influence means of escape design.
The session includes a worked example of calculating the Required Safe Egress Time (RSET) for a real-world case study, and will be of benefit to those working on fire safety across the fire sector.
About the speaker: Joe Hart
Joe Hart, President, IFE Yorkshire and Humberside Branch is a highly experienced engineer and academic. He is the Founder and CEO of the Delta Innovation Group, a UK-based company specialising on fire engineering design and cutting-edge fire science research.
With a degree in Fire Engineering and an MSc in Fire & Explosion Engineering from the University of Leeds, Joe brings both technical depth and strategic leadership to his work. He currently oversees all operations across the Delta Innovation Group and holds dual leadership roles as Head of Fire Engineering at Delta Fire Engineering and Head of R&D at Delta Research & Development.
Joe’s expertise spans practical design, regulatory compliance, and experimental research – making him a respected voice in the fire safety community.