The Future Role of Mechanical Engineering in Fire Mitigation

In today’s episode Christabel Phiri, EIT's Mechanical Engineering Lecturer and Berry Dikotla, EIT's Recruitment and Business Development Manager, explore how engineering is transforming fire safety through technology and innovation.

They discuss how emerging technologies such as predictive modeling, AI, smart HVAC systems, and autonomous firefighting robots are reshaping fire safety. They also highlight the growing collaboration between mechanical engineers and first responders to drive innovation and develop smarter, more effective ways to predict, prevent, and respond to fires.