ABSTRACT

This bestselling second edition introduces new case studies to illustrate concepts explained in the text and includes information about eliminating accidental causes of fires and investigating fatal fires. Additional information on studies in bloodstain evidence found at fire scenes is presented as well. The book also addresses the National Fire Protection Association Standards 921, regarding proper fire investigation procedures, and NFPA Standards 1033, Fire Investigator Qualifications. The NFPA Standards are the recognized standards in the industry, and are essential information for all fire investigators, from rookies to veterans.

chapter 1|10 pages

Arson: The American Experience

chapter 2|18 pages

Arson Motives and Pathology

chapter 4|36 pages

Chemistry and Behavior of Fire

chapter 5|30 pages

Determining Origin and Cause

chapter 6|70 pages

Eliminating Accidental Causes

chapter 7|52 pages

Investigating Fatal Fires

chapter 8|32 pages

Investigating Vehicular Fires

chapter 9|54 pages

Evidence

chapter 10|22 pages

Documenting the Fire/Crime Scene

chapter 11|12 pages

Surveillance

chapter 12|24 pages

Interviewing and Interrogation

chapter 13|6 pages

Court Qualification and Testimony

chapter 14|12 pages

Legal Aspects