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PI Fire Science documents emergencies around the world, explains how and why they happen, and gives you the knowledge and resources to stay informed, understand what’s happening around you, and be better prepared to respond.
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Why fire science
For more than a decade, we’ve documented firefighters, emergency response, and disasters as filmmakers.
Along the way, we learned something important: what you know and do before an emergency can change what happens during one.
PI Fire Science grew from a desire to share what we’ve learned—and help more people become informed, confident, and prepared.
Read the full story →- • Only 5% of U.S. households report having a fully stocked emergency kit.
- • 85% of Americans surveyed feel unprepared for a natural disaster.
- • 84% have not created and tested a household emergency plan.
- • 65% have not assembled emergency supplies.
And the barriers are real: 45% cite cost, while 28% say they simply don't know where to begin.
PI Fire Science is here to make preparedness more accessible—with clear information, practical resources, and useful gear that helps people start where they are and build from there.
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