Expert Bio

Professor Puchovsky is an expert on fire protection systems, means of egress and associated regulatory requirements. He possesses 30 plus years of experience in the field having designed and evaluated a wide range of active and passive fire safety products, strategies and systems. As a professor of practice, Puchovsky brings real-world practical industry experience to his teaching, advising and research.

The Washington Post
A flashover made the Swiss blaze so deadly, authorities say.

Milosh Puchovsky, professor of practice and associate department head of the fire protection engineering department, was interviewed for a Washington Post article about the deadly fire at a Swiss nightclub on New Year's Day. Puchovsky explained what happens when a fire reaches the point of flashover.   

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