Written by a forensic scientist with extensive education and training experience in all phases of fire and explosion investigation, this widely used book details all essential information. Now updated and expanded, it is in closer accordance to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation, which is used at the National Fire Academy. This revision will help enhance the accuracy and reliability of your investigation. Chapter topics examine the elementary chemistry of combustion; the nature and behavior of fire; combustion properties of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels; sources of ignition; structure fires and their investigation; grass and wildland fires and their investigation; automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires; electrical causes of fire; clothing and fabric fires; explosions and explosive combustion; chemical fires and hazardous materials; laboratory services; fire-related deaths and injuries; arson as a crime; and other investigative topics. For public fire investigators, arson investigators, bomb/arson specialists, special investigations units, and fraud specialists.
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The bible of fire investigation,
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This review is from: Kirk's Fire Investigation (6th Edition) (Hardcover)
This book is considered the "bible" (not to offend and religious folks) of fire investigation. It is jam packed with information however it is not an easy book to read as it "strictly business and to the point." It is a must have for the fire investigator along with NFPA 921. I do suggest brushing up on your chemistry and having a printed copy of the periodic table of elements handy when utilizing this book so you can get a better understanding of the text and tables.
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This review is from: Kirk's Fire Investigation (6th Edition) (Hardcover)
The latest Kirks is much more in line with the 921. This is great for test-takers that are studying for certification, CEU's etc. Was very confusing to study such varying differences in information. The 6th edition and recent revision of 921 are now an easier mesh.
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A must read for understanding how fires are rated, studied, written up and started. This book is hard to read but if you work this industry or related, you start to understand how fraud plays a role and why more claims are studied.
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