Lightning Strike Fires: Investigation Methods and Insurance Claims
How fire investigators confirm lightning as a fire cause, the evidence they examine, and what lightning-caused fires mean for insurance claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: March 25, 1911
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 killed 146 workers in New York City and became a turning point for fire safety legislation and worker protection laws in the United States.
What Attorneys Need to Know About Fire Investigation Reports
A guide for attorneys on understanding fire investigation reports, evaluating expert opinions, and using fire evidence in Nebraska and Iowa litigation.