GAITHERSBURG, MD -- The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) announced the publication of the 6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering — the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever developed for the fire protection engineering profession. 

Since its groundbreaking first edition in 1988, the SFPE Handbook has profoundly shaped the profession, becoming the go-to global resource for fire safety engineers, researchers, code officials, and students. Today, the 6th Edition continues that legacy with significant updates, expanded content, and vital new chapters reflecting the latest developments in fire protection engineering, science, and technology. 

Key Enhancements in the 6th Edition: 
New Section 4: Fire Test Data for Engineering Methods (4 new chapters)
New Section 11: Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fires and Environmental Impacts (7 new chapters)

New and Updated Chapters:
Chapter 1-1: Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering
Chapter 1-6: Fire Walls
Chapter 1-9: Fire and Life Safety During Modifications, Additions, and Demolition
Chapter 1-10: Fire Investigations
Chapter 6-7: Flame Extinction by Active Suppression
Chapter 7-8: Structural Fire Engineering
Chapter 9-9: Lithium-Ion Batteries and Energy Storage
Chapter 9-10: Refrigerants
Chapter 9-11: Warehouse Storage Challenges 

SFPE Members can receive a 40% discount on the Handbook by accessing their exclusive member code here: sfpe.org/publications/handbooks/sfpehandbook. 

“The 6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook reflects the evolution of fire protection engineering and addresses the critical challenges facing our industry today,” said Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, CEO of SFPE. “We are proud to deliver the most comprehensive resource available to fire safety professionals worldwide, and we are grateful to the hundreds of contributors whose expertise and passion made this edition possible.” 

New and Expanded Topics: 
The 6th Edition addresses emerging fire protection challenges, including: 

Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire dynamics and evacuation

Fire risk from lithium-ion battery storage

New engineering methods using fire test data

Sustainable and resilient fire protection strategies

Risk analysis in healthcare, nuclear, and mass transportation sectors 

The SFPE Handbook is a critical academic and professional reference for those preparing for the Fire Protection Professional Engineer (PE) exam in the United States. Beginning this year, the 6th Edition will serve as the primary reference for SFPE's PE Exam Review Course and will also be incorporated into SFPE's upcoming Introduction to Principles of Fire Protection Engineering eLearning course, providing learners with a consistent, authoritative foundation in the principles and practice of fire protection engineering.

To order the 6th Edition today, visit: link.springer.com/book/9783031592119. 

SFPE Members: Claim your 40% discount code at sfpe.org/publications/handbooks/sfpehandbook. 

A Global Collaboration: 
The 6th Edition was developed by more than 130 expert contributors from academia, research institutions, consulting firms, and industry organizations around the world.