Fire dynamics explained for fire investigators: HRR, ventilation, flashover, and plume behavior applied to NFPA 921 origin and cause work.
How the NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations defines a fire investigator's role — from origin and cause analysis to legal reporting.
The practice of protecting a fire scene from contamination, tampering, or destruction to ensure the integrity of evidence for investigation purposes. Proper scene preservation is vital for accurate fire analysis.