Fire Investigator

Delve into a guide that builds fire investigation skills, starting with core fire science and methods and progressing to detailed analysis of various fire and explosion events. Organized in 18 chapters, it weaves ethical, legal, and safety insights with practical cases to sharpen real-world expertise. The Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective fire investigator. The textbook opens with details on how to use available investigation resources and the basics of fire science and investigation methodology, then evolves to discuss processes and special considerations for investigating specific types of fires and explosions. This progression helps readers understand complex intricate subject matter as theyand advance from basic technical knowledge to high-level analysis and be able to understand and understanding of complex fire events. Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition enhancements: - Re-organized and consolidated content now delivered in only 18 chapters to better align to common course lengths - Updated and expanded coverage of critical topics like fire investigator ethics, scene safety, legal issues, and scientific method analysis - New coverage of topics including online research, controlled demolition approaches, use of canines, documentation of wildland fires, and more - New cases, exercises, and thought-provoking questions to stimulate critical thinking Can’t find the digital product you are looking for? Please contact us directly at [email protected] to purchase eBooks and Instructor Resources. We’d be happy to help.