209 - Updates from the SFPE with Chris Jelenewicz

In this podcast episode, I invited Chris Jelenewicz, the CEO of SFPE, to bring me up to date on the society. The SFPE Handbook on Fire Protection Engineering is undergoing a major revision with the sixth edition expected by summer's end, expanding to five volumes with significant new content on emerging topics like wildland fires and lithium-ion batteries. In this episode, we cover how the handbook is written, edited and when it will be released to the public.Some highlights from the episode include:• The new handbook will feature 11 sections, 104 chapters, and contributions from over 200 authors• New innovative "living document" approach allowing updates without waiting for full revision cycles• First-ever introductory chapter on the history and evolution of fire protection engineering• Expanded content on wildland-urban interface fires, growing from one chapter to seven• New chapters addressing lithium-ion batteries, fire safety during construction, and fire extinguishment fundamentals• Multiple access options: print volumes, online subscription, and individual chapter purchases• Available through university libraries via SpringerLink• More global perspective with international contributions We have also discussed the incoming SFPE events, including the Annual Conference in Vancouver (October 2025), celebrating SFPE's 75th anniversary, a Storage Symposium at UL in Chicago (August 2025), and a Battery Symposium in Lisbon (November 2025).----The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.