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Fire Investigation
1998 NFPA 921-2-1
“A fire or explosion investigation is a complex endeavor involving
both art and science. The compilation of factual data, as well as
an analysis of those facts, should be accomplished objectively and
truthfully. The basic methodology of the fire investigation should
rely on the use of a systematic approach and attention to all relevant
details. The use of a systematic approach will often uncover new
factual data for analysis, which may require previous conclusions
to be reevaluated. With a few exceptions, the proper methodology
for a fire or explosion investigation is to first determine and
establish the origin(s), then investigate the cause: What circumstances,
conditions, or agencies caused the ignition source, fuel, and oxidant
to come together?”
I Investigation Process
II Agencies
III Tools
IV Litigation
V Myths
VI Sample Reports
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