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About DBI

DBI is an independent fire safety institute that helps industry protect lives, safeguard assets and bring products safely to market. We combine accredited fire testing, specialist consulting, advanced engineering, applied research and certification — delivering results that are recognised across Europe and beyond.

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Independent. Experienced. Purpose-driven.

For more than 100 years, we have developed fire safety knowledge, technology and solutions that help partners across construction, maritime and energy navigate complexity and move forward with confidence and compliance.

Our purpose is strong and clear: to protect lives and assets. Everything we do — from accredited fire testing and advanced consulting to security services and applied research — serves that mission.

We support clients around the world and our approach is always the same: combine deep specialist expertise with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset to help you move forward — safe and fast.

DBI employee wearing respiratory protection inspecting a smoke-filled test setup in a fire laboratory.

GTS-institute

Part of Denmark's research and technology infrastructure

DBI is one of Denmark's seven GTS institutes (Godkendt Teknologisk Service / Approved Technological Service) — a national network of independent research and technology organisations that bridge the gap between academic research and industry application.

As a GTS institute, our role is to develop and disseminate new knowledge, provide access to specialist competencies and test facilities, and strengthen innovation across industries. It is a role we take seriously — and one that ensures our work is always grounded in the latest science and technology.

DBI in figures

381 employees

and an average length of service of almost seven years.

6 offices

in Hvidovre, Fredericia, Frederikshavn, Aarhus, Norway and UK.

28 countries

we have employees from all around the world

86% of all DBI employees

think that DBI is a great place to work.

Contributing to a safer, more sustainable future

DBI's work contributes directly to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. From fire-safe buildings and resilient infrastructure to responsible innovation and climate action — our research, testing and advisory services help create safer conditions for people, businesses and communities.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

A job with a purpose

Working at DBI means being a part of a diverse, multinational team united by a shared purpose: to protect lives and assets. We combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on, collaborative culture — and we are always looking for people who bring curiosity, commitment, and new perspectives.

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Location

Our headquarters and test facilities are centrally located in Copenhagen, Denmark – close to the motorway and only a 15-minute drive from Copenhagen Airport.

Address: Jernholmen 12, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark

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