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.
The Fire Investigation Process: From Scene Documentation to Expert Testimony
A detailed overview of the fire investigation process from initial scene documentation through laboratory analysis to expert testimony in court.
Safety Tips to Avoid Accidental Fires
Practical fire prevention tips for homeowners, including unplugging unused appliances, keeping flammable items away from heat sources, and reducing household clutter.
Commercial Structure Fires: Investigation Methods for Warehouses and Industrial Buildings
Explore how fire investigators approach commercial structure fires in warehouses and industrial buildings, including unique hazards and evidence challenges.
Top 5 Causes of House Fires
The five most common causes of house fires in the United States, including cooking accidents, heating appliances, faulty wiring, smoking, and candles.
Subrogation in Fire Cases: How Insurers Recover Losses After a Fire
Learn how insurance subrogation works in fire cases, why evidence preservation matters, and what the process means for policyholders and third parties.
How Do Fire Alarm Systems Detect Smoke?
A breakdown of how different fire alarm systems detect smoke, including heat detectors, photoelectric alarms, ionization alarms, and aspirating smoke detectors.
Vehicle Fire Investigation: How Investigators Determine Origin in Car and Truck Fires
Discover how fire investigators determine the origin and cause of vehicle fires in cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles using systematic methods.
Do Fire Alarms Trigger Fire Sprinklers?
Fire alarms and fire sprinklers serve different purposes and operate independently. Learn how each system works and why smoke detectors do not activate sprinkler heads.
Fire Insurance Claims in the Midwest: When Your Claim Gets Disputed
Understand why fire insurance claims get disputed in the Midwest and what policyholders should know about the investigation and resolution process.