Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

FIRE is a World-Wide Network of Academic and Industrial Partners Active in the Fields of Refractories

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FIRE Goals

FIRE goal is to enhance the global reach of refractory sciences through international study programmes and student exchanges. By bringing together leading academic and industrial institutions, FIRE aims to combine cutting-edge research with high-quality education. FIRE also bridge the gap between academia and industry to meet the evolving demands of refractory education and research, ensuring a skilled and qualified workforce for the future.

Industrial Partners

Academic Partners

Resources & Support

Resources & Support

Sponsor international studies and research activities in the field of refractories.

Funding used by FIRE to sponsor projects is obtained through membership fees, and is supplemented by Granting Agencies fostering international exchanges and synergies.

Research & Education

Research & Education

Support academic education by promoting student exchanges and generating double (multiple) degree programs organized by two or more universities.

FIRE’s function is to stimulate and reinforce the higher education system in refractory materials engineering in order to fulfill the cultural educational and research related needs of the Refractory Industry.

Community & Partners

Community & Partners

Pool the expertise, the experience and the willingness of the worwide most competent persons,institutions and companies in the field of refractories.

FIRE’s is the vehicle to carry forward the Refractory Industry in a cooperative and consolidated effort that will benefit each individual member involved (academics and producers).

Conferences calendar

Last news

Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Renaud Grasset-Bourdel - RHI Magnesita - Austria

From Limoges to Leoben: How FIRE Shaped My Career—and My Life

Jan 12, 2026
New FIRE Industrial Member: MINTEQ

Minteq is a global leader in technologically advanced solutions for the metals, aerospace, and industrial processing industries.

Jan 7, 2026

Contact us

fire@ecers.org

Av. Gouverneur Cornez , 4

7000 Mons

Belgium

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