Kirk's Fire Investigation with MyFireKit and MyFireKit Student Access Code Card Package, 7/E

Organized into 17 chapters with completely updated color photographs and accompanied by supporting appendices, this seventh edition, written to the FESHE curriculum, instructs the reader on the skills needed in fire investigation, delving into topics such as fire-related deaths and injuries, fire behavior and sources of ignition. Remaining true to Professor Paul L. Kirk’s intent, this best-selling text presents a broad-based look at the entire fire investigation process, from evaluating a fire scene to writing reports and providing testimony. An international database as offered by fire and explosion investigators, scientists, and engineers from all over the world is also reflected in the seventh edition, including revised material on ignition, fire dynamics, and case examples while showcasing a multitude of latest research, color photographs and artwork.

* Up-to-Date information – meeting the FESHE guidelines for Fire Investigation
* A comprehensive approach – for all fire investigators and fire professionals interested in honing their investigative skills from collecting evidence to writing reports
* Overhauled appendices – with Incident Report Forms, a current list of Explosive Materials, and a unique Evidence Collection Kit
* Fully updated – with the latest investigative techniques, new technology, specialized incidents and current scientific trends
* Introduction, Key Terms, and End of Chapter Review Questions – throughout to reinforce learning and retention
* Includes correlations – to information in NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualification for Fire Investigators

Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction– is a companion text available for this book. It explores more of the engineering principles behind fire behavior and the mechanisms of production of many of the post-fire indicators that Kirk’s describes. Taken together, these books provide a sound basis for the fire expert to use when evaluating fire scenes, preparing reports, or offering testimony.

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2012
776 Pages