Fire Investigation

by Chandler

• ISBN13: 9781418009601
• ISBN10: 1418009601
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-02
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Written by a practicing fire professional, Fire Investigation provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge needed to conduct a successful fire investigation. This book walks the firefighter and fire officer through the steps necessary to determine the fire origin and cause, including an emphasis on safety. With clear and concise explanations and illustrative examples, Fire Investigations walks the reader through the logical steps necessary to determine the fire origin and cause – from understanding the roles and responsibilities of the investigator on scene and how the investigator works with other response teams, to information gathering based on clues, interviews and other resources, to the final documentation, conclusion, and report.

Table of Contents

National Standards for Fire Investigators

Safety

Role of the First Responder

Who is the Investigator

Legal Issues

Spoliation

Chemistry Science and Methodology

Identify Evidence, Collect and Preserve

Sources of Ignition

Electricity and Fire

Patters (Burn and Smoke)

Examining the Scene and Finding Origin

Fire Cause

Vehicle Fires

Fatal Fires and Injuries

Arson

Investigative Resources

Documenting the Scene

Interviews

Human Behavior

Sources of Information

The Expert Witness

The Final Report, Testifying in Court and PIO

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