FIVE Fires in Vehicles 2027

• Dates: 05/04/2027 > 06/04/2027
• Venue: Reykjavik, Iceland
• Event Website: www.ri.se/en/five

FIVE – Fire in Vehicles 2027

FIVE – Fire in Vehicles 2027 is a leading international conference focused on one of the fastest-evolving areas of fire protection and emergency response: vehicle fires and transportation safety.

Hosted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), the event provides a unique platform for fire safety professionals, researchers, vehicle manufacturers, emergency responders, regulators, insurers, and industry experts to discuss emerging risks, new technologies, and best practices relating to vehicle fire safety.

As the global vehicle market continues to evolve through electrification, alternative fuels, battery-powered transport, autonomous technologies, and increasingly complex vehicle systems, understanding fire risks has become more important than ever. Vehicle fires present unique challenges for firefighters, investigators, fleet operators, infrastructure owners, and public authorities. The conference explores these challenges while promoting collaboration across industries and disciplines.

Vehicle fires can involve conventional vehicles, electric vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, buses, tunnels, parking structures, marine transport systems, and public transport infrastructure. New vehicle technologies are creating opportunities for improved safety while also introducing new operational and firefighting considerations. Research into electric vehicle battery incidents, thermal runaway, suppression technologies, emergency response tactics, and fire investigation continues to be a major focus for the global fire protection community.

Why Attend FIVE – Fire in Vehicles 2027?

The conference provides valuable insights into:

• Electric vehicle fire safety and battery technologies
• Lithium-ion battery incidents and thermal runaway
• Firefighting tactics for vehicle and EV fires
• Vehicle fire investigation and research
• Public transport and infrastructure fire safety
• Tunnel and parking structure fire protection
• Emerging vehicle technologies and safety challenges
• International regulations, standards, and testing
• Risk assessment and resilience planning
• Lessons learned from real-world incidents

Attendees benefit from direct access to leading researchers, fire services, manufacturers, regulators, testing specialists, and safety professionals from around the world.

Who Should Attend?

FIVE – Fire in Vehicles 2027 is designed for:

• Fire and rescue services
• Emergency response professionals
• Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers
• Fire protection engineers
• Fire investigators
• Insurance and risk management professionals
• Safety consultants
• Government agencies and regulators
• Infrastructure and transport operators
• Academic researchers and students

Conference Topics

Expected conference themes include:

Electric Vehicle Fire Safety

The continued growth of electric vehicles has increased interest in battery safety, incident response, charging infrastructure protection, and post-fire investigation. Experts will discuss the latest research, testing programmes, and operational lessons.

Vehicle Fire Research

Presentations will showcase new studies on vehicle fire behaviour, suppression systems, fire development, and emerging hazards associated with modern vehicle technologies.

Firefighter Safety and Emergency Response

Delegates will gain practical insights into operational response strategies, firefighter safety considerations, incident command, and lessons learned from real-world vehicle fire incidents.

Infrastructure Protection

Sessions may cover parking structures, tunnels, transport hubs, charging facilities, fleet operations, and other infrastructure affected by vehicle fire risks.

Visitor Information

Why Visit?

Visitors will gain access to cutting-edge research, expert presentations, technical discussions, networking opportunities, and practical case studies focused on vehicle fire safety.

Networking Opportunities

The conference attracts an international audience of fire safety professionals, researchers, emergency responders, manufacturers, regulators, and industry stakeholders, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Related Fire Safety Resources

Visitors interested in vehicle fire protection, emergency response, and fire detection technologies can also explore:

• Fire Detection Systems
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Emergency Response Equipment

Why FIVE Matters

As transportation systems continue to evolve, the fire safety community faces new challenges and opportunities. FIVE – Fire in Vehicles 2027 serves as an important forum for advancing knowledge, sharing research, and improving safety across the global transportation sector. By bringing together experts from multiple disciplines, the event helps support safer vehicles, more effective emergency response, and improved resilience for communities worldwide.

Image Suggestions:

• Electric vehicle charging station and fire response
• Firefighters responding to vehicle fire incidents
• Emergency response training exercises
• Vehicle fire testing laboratory
• Conference speaker presentation
• International networking sessions

Video Suggestions:

• Previous FIVE conference highlights
• RISE research and testing videos
• Vehicle fire testing demonstrations
• EV battery fire safety presentations