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ABOUT US
Science-based safety, powered by people

Choosing ETU means placing your trust in a team with 25+ years of experience, bringing together technical expertise, rigorous analysis, creative thinking, and a genuine commitment to listening and learning.

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We work with a holistic vision, integrated approach, and clear communication to deliver consistent, tailored solutions.

Earth at Night
Global knowledge

Different countries have different regulations and safety cultures. Our international experience strengthens our ability to adapt to diverse contexts and regulatory requirements.

 

  • Projects in France, Algeria and Angola

  • Support for offices in the UK and Japan

  • Expert assistance to real estate investor in Germany and Austria

  • Consultacing in Spain and Mozambique

  • Presentations and knowledge sharing throughout Europe

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Technical expertise

Complex problems require solutions grounded in solid scientific foundations. We invest in the advanced training of our team, deeply exploring the fundamentals of fire safety, including:

 

  • The chemistry of fire and extinction

  • Heat transfer and thermodynamics

  • Human behavior and crowd dynamics

  • Systems and material performance

  • Statistics and probability

Innovation

At ETU, we drive innovation in fire and life safety with advanced methods and cutting-edge systems. As pioneers of performance-based design in Portugal, we employ:

 

  • Collaborative BIM platforms

  • Fire modeling with zone and CFD

  • Evacuation modeling with PathFinder

  • Hot smoke test for fire safety systems

  • Research initiatives aimed at advancing fire safety science and technology

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Resources

We believe that sharing knowledge is essential for societal advancement. We openly share our insights at conferences and through publications — without reservation, competition, or concern for judgment.

 

  • FLS books and guides

  • ETU Briefs that consolidate requirements

  • Technical articles in specialized magazines

  • Scientific articles in conference proceedings

  • Regulatory compilations

OUR TEAM
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ANA BARBAS

FLS Designer

Evacuation modeling

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PEDRO BARRADAS

FLS Designer

FLS and MAP Projects

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VANESSA FRANÇA

FLS Designer

Safety management

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CIDÁLIA WORM

Managing Partner

MAP Coordination

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PAULO RAMOS

Managing Partner

FLS Project Coordination

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BRUNO VAZ LOPES

FLS Designer

Fire modeling

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FILIPA FELISMINO

Intern

Wildland fires

REACH NEW HEIGHTS

Join our team

Join your brainpower with ours. Use your skills to contribute to the community, and grow with a team that values learning and collaboration.

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Send us your resume and a motivation letter. We respond to every application.

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CULTURE AND VALUES
Mission

ETU is driven by the core goals of fire and life safety, safeguarding lives, protecting cultural heritage and the environment, and ensuring business continuity, all through a scientific approach to fire safety.

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ETU’s work aims to serve the greater good, creating value for society at large as well as for its employees and partners.

Vision
To increasingly become a reference in the area of fire and life safety, distinguishing itself through a scientific approach and actively contributing to the evolution of Portugal.
FROM WORDS TO ACTION
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Research scholarships

See how we achieve our Mission and Vision through the ETU Universities program.

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