Engineering A Safer Future
Innovation, Education, and Community Resilience
FRA Global Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Fire & Risk Alliance (FRA), dedicated to advancing fire science, safety, and education. Through three flagship programs spanning research, community engagement, and laboratory innovation, we work to build safer communities — guided by our core values of evidence over convention, collaboration over ego, and impact over appearances.
FRA Global Annual Symposium
Join industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners for our flagship annual event. The FRA Global Symposium brings together the fire safety community for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative innovation.
Learn More & Register
Our Programs
Transforming research into real-world solutions that protect people, infrastructure, and the environment.
Engineering Futures
Building the next generation of leaders in fire safety through scholarships, mentorship programs, and hands-on research initiatives.
- Scholarships to support students in fire safety, emergency response, and resiliency
- Innovative fellowship programs for applied research
- High school and college intern and training programs
- Mentorship and internship opportunities
Safe Futures Innovation
Advancing fire protection science through cutting-edge research, testing, and technology development that addresses tomorrow's safety challenges today.
- Battery energy storage system safety research
- Emerging energy technologies fire protection studies
- Advanced burn testing and product safety evaluations
- Peer-reviewed research and technology transfer
Resilient Communities
Supporting prepared communities and healthy ecosystems through education, wildfire adaptation programs, and environmental stewardship initiatives that protect both people and nature.
About FRA Global Foundation
FRA Global Foundation was established in 2026 with the support of Fire & Risk Alliance, a recognized leader in fire testing, risk assessment, and safety innovation. Born from a shared belief that the most pressing challenges in fire risk, energy safety, and environmental stewardship require cross-sector collaboration, the Foundation was created to bridge the gap between industry, academia, and the public sector.
Our Mission
To advance fire safety science, education, and community resilience through research, innovation, and strategic partnerships that protect lives, property, and the environment worldwide.
Our Vision
A world where communities are empowered with the knowledge, technology, and resources to prevent fire-related disasters and respond effectively when they occur. We envision a future where cutting-edge research translates directly into safer buildings, better-prepared emergency responders, and more resilient ecosystems.
Evidence Over Convention
We prioritize data-driven solutions and rigorous scientific methodology over traditional assumptions.
Collaboration Over Ego
We believe the best outcomes come from working together across disciplines, organizations, and communities.
Impact Over Appearances
We measure success by real-world outcomes—lives saved, communities protected, and knowledge advanced.
Make a general donation to support all three flagship programs. FRA Global Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making your contribution tax-deductible while supporting fire safety education and research worldwide. Your contribution advances science, uplifts communities, and engineers a safer future for all.
DONATEGet In Touch
Interested in partnering with us, supporting our research, or learning more about our programs? We'd love to hear from you.
Address
7620 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855