DBI - a knowledge centre in the field of security and fire safety
DBI - Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology is Denmark's leading knowledge centre in the field of fire safety and prevention. We maintain our knowledge through relevant participation in research and development activities and services that we offer private and public enterprises, institutions and authorities.

Through our international network we systematically collect and process the latest information on fire safety and protection from all over the world. Moreover, we actively contribute to and participate in efforts to set norms and standards at national and international levels within our key fields of activity.

Based on these activities, DBI develops and maintains a programme of innovative, valuable services that assists our customers in fulfilling their goals and obligations related to fire protection and safety.

History
Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (original name: Danish Institute of Fire Technology) was established in 1991 by a merger between Dantest Fire Technology, Danish Fire Protection Association and Skafor Fire Technology (Danish Non-life Insurers Underwriters).

The English acronym of Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (Danish Institute of Fire Technology) was originally DIFT, but has been changed to the Danish acronym DBI.

Independence
DBI is an independent, private, non-profit enterprise. We are approved by the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation as a technology service institute and we are part of a network called the GTS - Advanced Technology Group, comprising more than 3,000 highly-educated specialists.

The customer in focus
At DBI, our work revolves around our customers and we are organised in a team-oriented management structure. We promote this environment through an active training policy to ensure that we always have competent and enthusiastic employees.