Description
Book SynopsisScientific Protocols for Fire Investigation, Third Edition focuses on the practical application of fundamental scientific principles to determine the causes of fires. Originally published in 2006, the First Edition was very well received by fire investigators and those who work with them. Since fire investigation is a rapidly evolving fielddriven by new discoveries about fire behaviorthe Second Edition was published in late 2012.
This latest, fully updated Third Edition reflects the most recent developments in the field. Currently, serious research is underway to try to understand the role of ventilation in structure fires. Likewise, there is improved understanding of the kinds of errors investigators can make that lead to incorrect determinations of the causes of fires. In addition to the scientific aspects, the litigation of fire related events is rapidly changing, particularly with respect to an investigator''s qualifications to serve as an expert witness. This bo
Table of Contents
1. Fire and Science 2. The Chemistry and Physics of Combustion 3. Fire Dynamics and Fire Pattern Development 4. Fire Investigation Procedures 5. Analysis of Ignitable Liquid Residues 6. Evaluation of Ignition Sources 7. Some Practical Examples 8. The Mythology of Arson Investigation 9. Sources of Error in Fire Investigation 10. The Professional Practice of Fire Investigation
