 Arson is inevitably a circumstantial crime requiring thorough investigation and a methodical approach to fit together the pieces of the puzzle. The proper collection of physical evidence and the effective use of demonstrative evidence at trial are the cornerstones of an arson case. This text, written for both the novice seeking to develop skills and the veteran wanting to enhance his or her techniques, provides a powerful tool in fire investigation knowledge. |
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 In order to assemble an airtight case, investigators and forensic scientists need a resource that assists them in properly conducting the chemical analysis and interpretation of physical evidence found at scenes of suspected arson. |
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 This updated and expanded third edition continues the theme of the second edition of providing extensive research findings in all types of electrical fires. This book describes in a practical and easy-to-understand manner the patterns of electrical fires which make it easier to determine where an electrical fire started. |
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 Engineering Analysis of Fires and Explosions demonstrates how professional forensic engineers apply basic concepts and principles from engineering and scientific disciplines to analyze fires and explosions. |
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 Written by a practicing fire professional, Fire Investigations provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge needed to conduct a successful fire investigation. |
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 In order to gain insight into a fire scene investigation, the investigator must have a thorough understanding of concepts such as different types of fuels, how they are affected by heat and fire, and the nature of their combustion, as well as specific scene investigations, scene reconstruction, electrical fires, and procedures in the analytic laboratory. Only with a sound knowledge of these and other factors can an investigation be handled efficiently and correctly. |
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 Fire Investigator 2nd Edition is designed to provide fire investigators with the information, data, and resources necessary to meet the job performance requirements for fire investigators as defined in NFPA® 1033. The 2nd edition features a new, single column format with new, full-color photos and illustrations. In addition, the book has been reorganized to put more of an emphasis on area of origin and cause determination with expanded information about fire pattern analysis. |
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 The curriculum includes chapter outlines and PowerPoint® presentations for every chapter, as well as numerous Learning Activities. The curriculum is an effective teaching tool to prepare students to certify to NFPA® 1033, |
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 s a fire investigator, your job is to provide answers as to origin and cause. The Fire Investigator Field Guide, Second Edition will help you safely and systematically conduct your investigation and find these answers. This substantive resource features tables, charts, and other tools gathered from the most current and respected references available. |
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 Preparing for class is easy with the resources on the Instructor’s ToolKit CD-ROM. |
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 This resource is designed to encourage critical thinking and aid comprehension of the course material in Jones & Bartlett's Fire Investigator 3/E |
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 Through a clear, concise presentation, Fire Investigator assists fire investigators in conducting complex fire investigations. Written by talented professional fire investigators from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), this text covers the entire span of the 2008 Edition of NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations and addresses all of the job performance requirements in the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investi |
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 Toxic fire effluents are responsible for the majority of fire deaths, and an increasing large majority of fire injuries, driven by the widespread and increasing use of synthetic polymers. Fire safety has focused on preventing ignition and reducing flame spread through reducing the rate of heat release, while neglecting the important issue of fire toxicity. |
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 Advanced level fire investigation text intended for use by fire and law enforcement investigtors, attorney's forensic scientists and fire protection professionals. |
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 This manual addresses the relevant portions of NFPA® 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and NFPA® 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. |
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 This second edition provides you with additional insight on the topic of fireground investigation, taking you through the various procedures necessary for reconstructing the events that led to the fire. Included are discussions related to fire behavior, heat sources, interior and exterior evidence, documentation, and reporting procedures. New case studies have been added to further your understanding of the topic and help you develop the necessary skills to conduct a systematic search of the fir |
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