NFPA 1033: The Professional Qualifications Standard for Fire Investigators
An overview of NFPA 1033, the standard defining professional qualifications for fire investigators, and why it matters for credibility and court testimony.
NFPA 1033: The Professional Qualifications Standard for Fire Investigators
An overview of NFPA 1033, the standard defining professional qualifications for fire investigators, and why it matters for credibility and court testimony.
Cooking Fires vs Electrical Fires: How Investigators Tell the Difference
How fire investigators differentiate between cooking fires and electrical fires in residential settings using physical evidence and systematic analysis.
What Is a Fire Investigation Report and How Is It Used in Court?
Learn what a fire investigation report contains, how it is structured, and how courts evaluate these reports as evidence in fire-related litigation.
Wildland Interface Fires in the Midwest: Investigation Challenges for Rural Properties
Understand the unique challenges of investigating wildland-urban interface fires affecting rural Midwest properties, from grass fires to timber burns.
How to Preserve Evidence After a Fire for Insurance and Legal Purposes
Essential guidance on preserving fire scene evidence for insurance claims and legal proceedings, including what to protect and common preservation mistakes.
Dos and Don'ts When a Fire Starts
What to do and what to avoid when a fire breaks out, including evacuation planning, stop drop and roll, and why you should never break windows or open hot doors.