Information, analysis, and calculations of fire dynamic phenomena can assis
t in understanding and applying scientific information to real-world fire s
ituations. Recent extensive study, research, experimentation, and field obs
ervations and measurements have led to the need for critical evaluation of
fire phenomena and its simulation. Fire dynamicists can develop an apprecia
tion for technical/scientific: understanding of the phenomena and its appli
cability to real-world, practical situations. Some sample calculations are
exhibited to illustrate several aspects of fire behavior.