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A Guide for Investigating Fire and Arson

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This handbook is intended as a guide to recommended practices for the collection and preservation of evidence at fire/arson scenes. [1]

Fires are destructive, spreading as they grow and consuming the evidence of their initiation. Putting out fires and finding out how they started involves public officials and private groups — such as fire departments, emergency medical services and law enforcement. Law enforcement and fire service departments must always determine the cause of the fire, whether arson or accidental, in order to identify hazards and dangerous practices and prevent future fires. Many fires can be prevented through public education — for instance, educating people on safe practices for using room heaters or other gas and electric devices.

Not every portion of this document may be applicable to all fires. It is at the discretion of responding personnel (depending on their responsibilities, as well as the purpose and scope of their duties) to apply the procedures recommended in this Guide to a particular incident. Some of the procedures described in this Guide may not be performed in the sequence described or may be performed simultaneously.

Steps in this guide include:

• Arriving at the scene .
• Evaluating the scene .
• Documenting the scene .
• Processing evidence at the scene .
• Completing the investigation .

Arriving at the Fire and/or Arson Scene

First responders to a fire scene must assess and secure the scene and ensure that victims receive medical attention.

• Observe the fire and scene conditions .
• Exercise scene safety .
• Preserve the fire scene .
• Establish security and control .
• Coordinate interagency activities .

Observe the fire and scene conditions. First responders at a fire scene must observe conditions and activities and provide investigators with an accurate and complete description.

While approaching a fire scene, first responders should observe and mentally note the following conditions and activities and initiate permanent documentation of the information (e.g., written notes, voice recordings and videotapes):

• The presence, location and condition of victims and witnesses.
• Vehicles leaving the scene, bystanders or unusual activities near the scene.
• Flame and smoke conditions (e.g., the volume of flames and smoke; the color, height and location of the flames; the direction in which the flames and smoke are moving).
• The first public safety personnel to arrive on the scene, whether they are law enforcement professionals, firefighters, or emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.
• The type of occupancy and use of the structure (e.g., a residential occupancy being used as a business).
• Conditions of the structure (e.g., lights turned on; fire through the roof; walls standing; open, closed, or broken windows and doors).
• Conditions surrounding the scene (e.g., blocked driveways, debris, damage to other structures).
• Weather conditions.
• Unusual characteristics of the scene (e.g., the presence of containers, exterior burning or charring on the building, the absence of normal contents, unusual odors, fire trailers [physical trails of fuel and the burn patterns caused by those trails]).
• The fire suppression techniques used.
• The status of fire alarms, security alarms and sprinklers.

Exercise scene safety. Safety overrides all other concerns. First responders must make sure that victims, bystanders, and public safety personnel are safe. This involves mitigating safety hazards that may further threaten victims, bystanders, and public safety personnel. They must exercise due caution to avoid injuries to themselves and others.

First responders should:

• Evaluate the scene for safety hazards (e.g., structural collapse of the building; smoke; electrical, chemical or biological hazards; other health risks).
• Establish safety/hazard zones.
• Communicate hazards to other personnel arriving at the scene.
• Use tools and personal protective equipment appropriate to the task during all operations.

DANGER:Beware of incendiary or explosive devices! The scene may contain devices specifically designed to kill or maim public safety responders. Do not touch any suspected incendiary or explosive device. Evacuate the area, and request the services of personnel trained in the removal of such items.

Preserve the fire scene. First responders must understand how rescue, medical, fire suppression, overhaul, and salvage efforts can adversely affect evidence and take steps to preserve it. They should secure the fire scene and identify potential evidence, take preliminary steps to preserve it, and notify appropriate authorities about its existence.

• Fire patterns (including multiple fire locations).
• Burn injuries to victims and fire patterns on clothing.
• Trailers, ignitable liquids or other unusual fuel distribution (e.g., piles of newspapers and/or furniture pushed together).
• Incendiary/ignition/explosive devices (e.g., lighters, matches and timing devices).
• Shoe prints and tire impressions.
• Broken windows and doors.
• Distribution of broken glass and debris.
• Indications of forced entry (tools and tool marks).
• Containers.
• Discarded clothing.
• Trace evidence (e.g., hairs, fibers, fingerprints, blood and other body fluids).
• Evidence of crimes in addition to the possible arson (e.g., weapons, bodies, drugs and/or clandestine drug laboratory equipment).
• Witnesses, bystanders and victims.
• Any other unusual items or the absence of normal contents or structural components.
• Fire-suppression activities that may wash away or dilute potential evidence.
• Overhaul activities that destroy fire patterns.
• Salvage activities that involve moving or removing physical evidence.
• Tool use that may destroy evidence.
• Moving knobs, switches and controls on appliances and utilities.
• Weather conditions that affect transient evidence (i.e., wind, precipitation or temperature changes).
• Personnel walking through the scene.
• Witnesses and victims leaving the scene.
• Medical intervention and treatment of victims (e.g., by damaging evidence at the scene or destroying victims' clothing).
• Premature removal or movement of bodies.
• Vehicles at the scene (e.g., that introduce fluid to the scene through vehicle leaks or destroy other evidence, including shoe prints and tire impressions).
• Contamination from external sources, such as fuel-powered tools or equipment.
• Limiting excessive fire suppression, overhaul and salvage.
• Avoiding needless destruction of property.
• Leaving bodies undisturbed.
• Flagging items of evidence with cones or markers.
• Recording observations through written notes or voice recordings.
• Covering items or areas containing evidence with objects that will not contaminate the evidence (e.g., clean boxes or tarpaulins).
• Isolating items or areas containing evidence with rope, barrier tape, barricades or sentries.
• Retaining and securing clothing items removed from victims and suspects.
• Obtaining information about victims and witnesses (i.e., their names, addresses and telephone numbers).
• Preserving transient evidence (e.g., trace evidence, shoe prints and tire impressions).
• Removing evidence if it might be destroyed by the fire or the collapse of a damaged building.
• Telling arriving investigators about what evidence has been discovered.

Establish security and control. First responders should immediately establish control of the scene and initiate documentation of the scene.

To establish security and control, first responders should:

• Set up a security perimeter (e.g., using barrier tape).
• Control access into the scene through the security perimeter.
• Initiate documentation of the scene.

Coordinate interagency activities. First responders must coordinate emergency operations between many different agencies and organizations.

To coordinate activities at the scene, first responders should:

• Establish a command post and implement an incident command system (i.e., a point of contact and line of communication and authority for public safety personnel).
• Establish staging areas to ensure that emergency and support vehicles have access into the area.
• Request additional personnel resources, such as firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, investigators, and representatives of utility companies.
• Inform authorities about the status of the incident, hazards, injuries, witnesses, the location of evidence, and other pertinent facts.

Evaluating the Scene

Once a lead investigator arrives at the scene to relieve the first responders, he or she should evaluate the scene, identify witnesses and survey what must be done. The lead investigator must:

• Contact first responders and establish presence .
• Define the scene's boundaries .
• Identify and interview witnesses at the scene .
• Assess scene security at the time of the fire .
• Identify the resources required to process the scene .

Contact first responders and establish presence. The investigator should meet with the incident commander and first responders to assess previous events and the current status of the fire scene, make introductions, identify essential personnel, and determine scene safety and integrity issues.

The investigator should:

• Identify and contact the current incident commander and present identification.
• Conduct a briefing with the incident commander to determine who has jurisdiction and authorization (legal right of entry) and to identify other personnel at the scene (e.g., law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials personnel and utility services personnel).
• Determine the level of assistance required and whether additional personnel are needed.
• Determine initial scene safety prior to entry through observations and discussions with first responders. Consider environmental as well as personnel safety concerns. Assess changes in safety conditions resulting from suppression efforts.

Define the scene's boundaries. The investigator should perform a preliminary scene assessment, determine the area in which the site examination will be conducted and establish the scene perimeter.

• Make a preliminary scene assessment (an overall tour of the fire scene to determine the extent of the damage, proceeding from areas of least damage to areas of greater damage) to identify areas that warrant further examination, being careful not to disturb evidence.
• Inspect and protect adjacent areas that may include nonfire evidence (e.g., bodies, bloodstains, latent prints or tool marks) or additional fire-related evidence (e.g., unsuccessful ignition sources, fuel containers and ignitable liquids).
• Mark or reevaluate the perimeter and establish the procedures for controlling access to the scene.

Identify and interview witness(es) at the scene. The investigator should determine the identities of witnesses and conduct interviews.

• Contact the incident commander, identify first responders and first-in firefighters, and arrange to document their observations either in writing or through recorded interviews.
• Determine who reported the fire. Secure a tape or transcript of the report if available.
• Identify the owner of the building/scene, any occupants, and the person responsible for property management.
• Identify who was last to leave the building/scene and what occurred immediately before they left.
• Identify and interview other witnesses (e.g., neighbors and bystanders) and record their statements.

Assess scene security at the time of the fire. The investigator should determine whether the building or vehicle was intact and secure and if intrusion alarms or fire detection and suppression systems were operational at the time of the fire.

• Ask first responders where an entry was made, what steps were taken to gain entry to the building or vehicle, and whether any systems had been activated when they arrived at the scene.
• Observe and document the condition of doors, windows, other openings, and fire separations (e.g., fire doors). Attempt to determine whether they were open, closed or compromised at the time of the fire.
• Observe and document the position of timers, switches, valves, and control units for utilities, detection systems, and suppression systems, as well as any alterations to those positions by first responders.
• Contact security and suppression system monitoring agencies to obtain information and available documentation about the design and function of the systems.

Identify the resources required to process the scene. The investigator should determine what personnel may be required to process the scene according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921 and other recognized national guidelines.

• Identify a distinct origin (location where the fire started) and an obvious fire cause (ignition source, first fuel ignited, and circumstances of the event that brought the two together).
• Conduct a scene examination in accordance with NFPA 921 and other guidelines.
• Seek someone with the expertise required.
• Barrier tape.
• Clean, unused evidence containers (e.g., cans, glass jars, nylon or polyester bags).
• Decontamination equipment (e.g., buckets, pans and detergent).
• Evidence tags, labels and tape.
• Gloves (disposable gloves and work gloves).
• Handtools (e.g., hammers, screwdrivers, knives and crowbars).
• Lights (e.g., flashlights, spotlights).
• Marker cones or flags.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Photographic equipment.
• Rakes, brooms, spades, etc.
• Tape measures.
• Writing equipment (e.g., notebooks, pens, pencils and permanent markers).

Note: If the scene involves arson or other crimes, the investigator must address legal requirements for scene access, search and evidence seizure.

• Recognize the interests of parties that may be affected by the outcome of the investigation and avoid jeopardizing those interests by taking steps to protect evidence. These issues include spoliation [3] , subrogation [4] and third-party claims.

Documenting the Scene

After the lead investigator has evaluated the scene, he or she must document the scene. He or she should follow these steps:

• Photograph or videotape the scene .
• Describe and document the scene .

Photograph or videotape the scene. The investigator should create and preserve an accurate visual record of the scene and the evidence prior to disturbing the scene.

• Photograph and/or videotape the assembled crowd and the fire in progress.
• Remove all nonessential personnel from the background when photographing the scene and evidence.
• Photograph the exterior and interior of the fire scene (consider walls, doors, windows, ceilings, floors) in a systematic and consistent manner. (Videotaping may serve as an additional record but not as a replacement for still photography.)
• Photograph any points or areas of origin, ignition sources and first material ignited.
• Photograph any physical reconstruction of the scene.
• Maintain photo and video logs. Record the date, the name of the photographer and the subject.
• Determine whether additional photographic resources are necessary (e.g., aerial photography, infrared photography or stereo photography).

Describe and document the scene. The investigator should create a permanent, documented record of observations to refresh recollections, support the investigator's opinions and conclusions, and support photographic documentation.

• Prepare a narrative, written descriptions and observations, including possible fire causes.
• Sketch an accurate representation of the scene and its dimensions, including significant features such as the ceiling height, fuel packages (e.g., combustible contents of the room), doors, windows and any areas of origin.
• Prepare a detailed diagram using the scene sketch(es), preexisting diagrams, drawings, floor plans or architectural or engineering drawings of the scene. This may be done at a later date.
• Determine whether additional documentation resources are necessary.

Processing Evidence at the Scene

After documenting the scene, the investigator or other evidence collectors must collect, preserve and store evidence from the scene. He or she should follow these steps:

• Identify, collect and preserve evidence .
• Prevent evidence contamination .
• Package and transport evidence .
• Establish and maintain the chain of custody .

Identify, collect and preserve evidence. The investigator should ensure that evidence collectors identify, document, collect and preserve evidence for laboratory analyses, further investigations and court proceedings.

Evidence collectors should:

• Take precautions to prevent contamination.
• Document the location of evidence using written notes, sketches, photographs, photo and video logs, the evidence recovery log, evidence tags and container labels.
• Collect evidence in any areas where the fire originated (such as the first fuel ignited and ignition source) in cases where the fire is not accidental.
• Place evidence in labeled containers for transportation and preservation. Liquid evidence collected for laboratory identification must be immediately placed in clean, unused, vaportight containers (e.g., clean, unused paint cans; glass jars; laboratory-approved nylon or polyester bags) and then sealed.
• Label each container so that it is uniquely identified. Labeling may include the name of the investigator, date and time of collection, case number, sample number, description and location of recovery.
• Collect and preserve suitable comparison samples but recognize that such samples may be unavailable.
• Package evidence in accordance with their laboratories' policies and procedures.
• Recognize the presence of other physical evidence, such as bloodstains, shoe prints, latent prints and trace evidence, and use proper preservation and collection methods or seek qualified assistance.

Prevent evidence contamination. The investigator should control access to the fire scene after fire suppression and see that evidence is collected, stored and transported so that it will not be contaminated.

• Establish and maintain strict control of access to the scene.
• Recognize that fuel-powered tools and equipment present potential contamination sources and should be avoided. When collectors must use these tools and equipment, the investigator should document their use.
• Wear clean, protective outergarments, including footwear.
• Use clean disposable gloves for collecting items of evidence. (To avoid cross-contamination, gloves should be changed between collecting unrelated items of evidence or when visibly soiled.)
• Use clean or disposable tools for collecting items of evidence from different locations within a scene.
• Place evidence in clean, unused containers and seal immediately.
• Store and ship fire debris evidence containers of evidence collected from different scenes in separate packages.
• Package liquid samples to prevent leakage and ship them separately from other evidence.
• Store and ship fire debris evidence separately from other evidence.
• Follow specific laboratory requests (e.g., to submit an unused sample container).

Note: In cases of accidental fire, evidence should not be needlessly disturbed, but the property owner or insurer should be notified to avoid issues of spoliation.

Package and transport evidence. The investigator should ensure that packaging, transportation and storage procedures are followed to prevent any destructive changes in the condition of samples.

The personnel responsible for packaging and transport should:

• Package fragile items carefully.
• Freeze or immediately transport items containing soil to the laboratory.
• Transport all volatile samples to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Comply with shipping regulations.

Establish and maintain the chain of custody. The investigator should ensure that the chain of custody is maintained.

Personnel responsible for the chain of custody should:

• Maintain written records documenting the sample number, description of the evidence, date and location where it was found, collector's name and miscellaneous comments.
• Document all transfers of custody, including the name of the recipient and the date and manner of transfer.
• Document the final disposition of the evidence.

Completing the Investigation

Once evidence has been collected and processed, the investigator must complete the investigation and release the scene. He or she should follow these steps:

• Release the scene .
• Submit reports to the appropriate databases .

Release the scene. The investigator should release the scene after reasonable efforts have been made to identify, collect and remove all evidence from the scene for examination and that all physical characteristics of the scene have been documented. In addition, prior to releasing the scene, associated legal, health and safety issues must be articulated to the party taking over the investigation and reported to public safety agencies if necessary.

The investigator should ensure that the following tasks are completed before releasing the scene:

• Ensure that all evidence is inventoried and in custody.
• Discuss preliminary scene findings with team members.
• Discuss postscene issues including forensic testing, insurance inquiries, interview results and criminal histories.
• Assign postscene responsibilities to law enforcement personnel and other investigators.
• Address legal considerations.
• Verify that all scene documentation has been completed.
• Address structural, environmental, health and safety issues.
• Recover and inventory equipment.
• Decontaminate equipment and personnel.
• Time and date of release.
• Receiving party.
• Authority releasing the scene.
• Condition of the scene at the time of release (e.g., structural, environmental, health and safety issues). Consider photographing and/or videotaping the final condition of the scene.
• Cautions given to the receiving party upon release (e.g., safety concerns, conditions, evidence, legal issues).

Submit reports to the appropriate databases. The responsible agencies must file incident reports with the appropriate databases. Detailed fire information is collected, integrated and disseminated through national and State databases. These data help authorities identify fire trends and develop innovative procedures and equipment.

The investigator should collect sufficient information and report it to the following databases:

• Arson and Explosives National Repository (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms).
• Bomb Data Center (Federal Bureau of Investigation).
• National Fire Incident Reporting System (U.S. Fire Administration).
• National Incident-Based Reporting System (Federal Bureau of Investigation).
• State and local fire incident reporting systems.

[note 1] NIJ's Crime Scene guides were created by multidisciplinary technical working groups of content area experts from across the United States.

[note 2] As stated in NFPA 921 , the scientific method consists of defining the problem, collecting data, analyzing the data, developing hypothesis (e.g., what could have caused the fire), testing the hypothesis and considering alternative hypothesis.

[note 3] Damage or loss of evidence that would compromise a legal case.

[note 4] Recovering damages by a finding of fault; finding that the cause of the fire was failure of some product or system.

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Arson Inquiry Lab- A Forensics Activity

Today, on the blog, I am sharing how I execute my Arson Inquiry Lab- A Forensics Activity .

A few years ago, arson was my least favorite topic to teach in Forensics. It was dry, boring and difficult to find engaging activities for my students. In a desperate attempt to get my students excited about the topic of arson, I decided to call my local fire marshal. I am so glad that I did!

He gave me the best idea for having students observe the behavior of fire as it burns- something that they also use to train arson investigators. His suggestion was to have students build structures and burn them to make note of fire behavior.

I got right to work, creating an inquiry-based activity that allowed my students to investigate the behavior of fire as it burns a structure. The best part of this activity is that it is completely student directed! It’s low prep and definitely a forensics favorite!

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Step 1: Preparing for the Lab

I rummaged through my classroom looking for craft supplies that students could use to build their structures. Then, I set up a station of popsicle sticks, hot glue guns, hot glue sticks, cardstock, playdoh, pipe cleaners, and scissors. Click HERE to shop the supplies that I used in this lab.

I also printed a copy of my lab sheet for each lab group. (Want a copy of my lab sheet? Scroll to the bottom of the post.)

Step 2: Setting the Guidelines

Before starting the lab, I gave my students the guidelines for the project. I set the expectations and timeline for the activity and then turned them loose. I am sharing the entire project at the end of this post, so you will have access to the guidelines that I used.

Step 3: Building the Structures

The building phase took 2 90-minute class periods (for my block course) and 3 50-minute class periods (for my year-long course) to complete. Students used the supplies that I had available to build a structure that met the guidelines that I provided.

Additionally, the students also had to create a storyline explaining their arson project. Each structure had to be designed around that storyline.

Step 4: Burning the Structures

This part of the activity took about 45 minutes for 7 lab groups. We burned our structures in a parking lot behind our school. These fires get pretty big, so I do not recommend burning in the classroom. I also made sure that we had a water hose available to extinguish the flames.

Each group received a piece DuraFlame fire starter to help start their fire. You could also use alcohol, lighter fluid, or any other flammable material. Each lab group took turns burning their structure, making note of the behavior of the fire and structure as it burned.

I did not allow students to burn their structure completely. I wanted them to investigate the burned structure- just like an arson investigator would. Therefore, we used the water hose to extinguish the flames when I felt like a burn pattern was visible.

Step 5: Investigating the Fires

Once each structure was burned, I had lab groups “work” the scene of another group’s structure. The group was looking for burn patterns that would lead them to the cause of the fire. This took about 5 minutes.

Each lab group took turns sharing what they believed to be the cause of the fire. After sharing, the owners of the structure shared their storyline. It was fun to see which groups guessed correctly.

I used this activity as an introduction into my arson unit, which worked really well. It helped students to visualize the concepts that I taught in my arson lesson.

After the lesson, I had my students discuss the Cameron Todd Willingham case. This is always an interesting way to engage students in a discussion about the evolution of forensics practices and techniques.

The next day, I had my students complete an arson case-study webquest and then we started on a podcast assignment. During the podcast, I had my students complete a listening guide and periodically paused the podcast to discuss some key points of arson investigation.

I was able to invite our local fire marshal to speak to my classes and he brought pictures from arson crimes that he had worked. The kids were so engaged and had tons of questions for him. If you have someone local that you could invite to speak to your students, I highly recommend it.

At the conclusion of this unit, I had my students complete an arson review tarsia puzzle and turned it into a race. The first team to complete their review puzzle earned some fun prizes. After the puzzle review, I assessed my students.

My arson unit has quickly become one of my favorite forensics topics! If you are interested in grabbing my entire ARSON LESSON PLAN BUNDLE , you can check it out here.

To download the guideline presentation and printable for my ARSON INQUIRY LAB- A FORENSICS ACTIVITY , click the image below.

I hope that today’s post provides you with some inspiration for engaging your Forensics students. Until next time…Happy Teaching!

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Follow That Case Episode One: The 911 Call Episode 1 - The 911 Call Episode 2 - Interviewing the Professional Episode 3 - Preliminary Scene Assessment Episode 4 - Interviewing Rosa and Manny Sanchez Episode 5 - The Medical Examiner Episode 6 - Scene Examination Episode 7 - Jessica Manchester’s Statement Episode 8 - AK-9 Unit Episode 9 - Test and Autopsy Results Episode 10 - Insurance Records Episode 11 - The Executor Episode 12 - Interviewing Kevin Jones Episode 13 - Presentation to the Prosecutor Health & Safety Fire Investigator Health and Safety Best Practices, 3rd Edition. Health & Safety Committee, International Association of Arson Investigators. . This document is a peer, technical, and administratively reviewed best practices guide that provides the latest health and safety best practices information for fire investigators, including health and safety research information, recommended PPE ensembles, donning and doffing procedures, and PPE cleaning, maintenance, and storage. Donning and Doffing Respiratory PPE. International Association of Arson Investigators. This video provides guidance from the International Association of Arson Investigators on the proper donning and doffing (removal) of personal protective equipment to mitigate hazards at the post-fire scene, focusing on respiratory protection. The video includes recommended PPE ensembles for different situations, demonstrations of proper donning and doffing procedures, and procedures for cleaning, maintaining, and storing PPE. Fire Scene Evidence Collection Guide A web site with detailed written recommended procedures and video demonstrations for how to collect over 50 types of evidence found at fire scenes, checklists for evidence collection, and an FAQ of common evidence collection questions. All procedures were vetted by evidence collection and testing experts selected by the IAAI. Fire Scene Evidence Collection Guide Fire Investigator Job Aids CFITrainer.Net Job Aids provide reference and assistance in completing major fire investigation tasks. Scenes and investigative scopes vary, so the Job Aids are not meant to be comprehensive for every scene, but rather as a helpful tool to help the fire investigation professional work through executing that task while applying their knowledge, skills, and experience to determine actions to take at a particular scene. Some elements on a Job Aid may not apply to a particular investigation and a particular investigation may need additional elements not on the Job Aid. There are two types of Job Aids. The first type of Job Aids are form-fillable PDFs that can be used during the fire investigation process to accomplish scene examination tasks. The PDF can be filled out on scene using a tablet, laptop, phone, or other device. The PDF can also be printed out and used as a pen-and-paper tool. The second type of Job Aids are handout reference guides and templates available in PDF. These Job Aids are not form-fillable. For greatest ease of use, CFITrainer.Net recommends printing out handout reference guide and template Job Aids. The fire investigation professional decides how to best use the Job Aid and integrate it into their workflow. Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended to view, print, and fill out PDF files. Available Job Aids: Site Safety Assessment Checklist : This Job Aid is designed to be a checklist for the site safety assessment process. Items in the checklist may need to be documented with additional information in the Notes sections. Residential Building Systems Job Aid : This Job Aid presents visual diagrams of residential construction framing with labels naming key components. Common Engineering Drawing Symbols Job Aid : This Job Aid presents electrical, HVAC, and plot plan symbols with a description of each symbol. Fire Scene Photography Job Aid : This Job Aid presents tips for improving fire scene photographs, including camera dial setting, exposure compensation scale, correcting under- and over-exposure, depth of field, and perspective plus a blank gridded page to scale as a background for photographing components of up to 8” x 15”. Fire Investigator, Fire Officer, Fire Marshal, and Firefighter Professional Development To assist you with your professional development process, CFITrainer.Net provides the following documents that correlate CFITrainer.Net self-paced programs (modules) to Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. These correlations are designed to help you identify CFITrainer.Net modules that address particular JPRs. You can use this information as part of your professional development planning process. You are encouraged to seek out training from many sources, including CFITrainer.Net, to fulfill these JPRs. CFITrainer.Net Modules Supporting JPRs in NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2019 Ed.) CFITrainer.Net Modules Supporting JPRs in NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (2020 Ed.) CFITrainer.Net Modules Supporting JPRs in NFPA 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator (2022 Ed.) CFITrainer.Net Modules Supporting JPRs in NFPA 1037: Standard on Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications (2016 Ed.) For more information on NFPA Standards, please visit nfpa.org . *Please note that the correlations documents include a few modules that are due to be released this year but are not yet available. The First Responder's Role in Fire Investigation Incident Response Data Sheet Instructor Guide Quick Reference Card First Responder's Template CFITrainer.Net Podcasts - CFITrainer.Net has launched a new feature - monthly audio Podcasts that deliver quick-hit information about new developments in fire investigation. The Podcasts are free and available to all CFITrainer.Net members. You can download them to your MP3 player, download them to your computer, or listen to them streaming from the web site. CFI Calculator Users Guide - The CFI Calculator Users Guide provides further insight on the purpose of the calculator, the use of fire dynamics equations and suggestions on downloading the application. The resource also explains how the formulas and CFI Calculator are designed to assist the field investigator in the analysis of fire behavior, analyze witness statements and predict results when conducting tests and experimentation. *Many of the organizations listed below include their mission statements to accurately represent them. Attorney Resources: The American Bar Association (ABA) is the largest voluntary professional organization and their mission is to be the national representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law. Firefighter Resources: The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has more than 10,000 members in 20 countries and represents a wide-variety of the fire engineering industry. The interFIRE.org Web site is a leading resource for fire investigators worldwide. The site provides a variety of multi-media training modules, podcasts, a searchable resource center and a page to order interFIRE VR. The International Association of Arson Investigators’ (IAAI) mission statement is to foster, support and promote fire prevention and arson awareness through education and training. The International Association of Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) was founded with the primary objective of encouraging research into the science of preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of fires, and of providing a forum for presenting the results of such research. The International Fire Chiefs Association (IAFC) was established in 1873 and provides leadership to more than 12,000 chief fire and emergency officers The International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA) is a membership section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). IFMA unites fire marshals and related public officials throughout North America who are engaged in fire prevention, control, inspection, and public fire safety education, and helps its members to reduce fire loss through cooperative efforts in fire and arson investigation The National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) was founded in 1961 and its principal purpose is to increase knowledge, and improve the skills of persons engaged in the investigation and analysis of fire, explosions and arson, or the litigation that ensues from such investigations.) The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) mission is to protect human life, property and the environment from fire, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a state fire marshal’s operations. The mission of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is to reduce the world-wide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing, and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training and education. This is the source for NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033. Firefighter Safety Resources: Everyone Goes Home Program, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Fire & Life Safety Section, International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Hero Learning Network, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Government Resources: The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook: Best Practices for Evidence Handlers Strengthening Forensic Science: A Progress Report February 2014 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a principal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice dedicated to preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime and protecting our Nation. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Building and Fire Research Laboratory examines building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical and environmental engineering. National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration Insurance Resources: The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF) was founded in 1993 and is one of America's most trusted and credible anti-fraud forces. The International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) was founded in 1984 and is a non-profit organization dedicated to: promoting a coordinated effort within the industry to combat insurance fraud, providing education and training for insurance investigators, developing greater awareness of the insurance fraud problem, encouraging high professional standards of conduct among insurance investigators, and supporting legislation that acts as a deterrent to the crime of insurance fraud. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) partners with insurers and law enforcement agencies to facilitate the identification, detection and prosecution of insurance criminals. The National Insurance Crime Training Academy (NICTA) provides and facilitates education and training to improve the detection, investigation, prosecution and prevention of insurance crime. 86 Available Training Programs Filters View All Live Event-Artificial Intelligence 9.12.2024 1 PM EST Artificial Intelligence Accreditation, Certification, and Certificates This program provides a primer on accreditation, certification, and certificates for fire investigation training. Alternative Fuel Vehicles This module covers how CNG, LNG, LPG, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work and their implications for fire investigation. An Analysis of The Station Nightclub Fire A fire occurred on the night of Feb. 20, 2003, in The Station nightclub at 211 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island. Arc Mapping Basics Arc Mapping, or Arc Fault Circuit Analysis, uses the electrical system to help reconstruct a scene, providing investigators with a means of determining the area of a fire’s origin. Basic Electricity This module introduces basic electrical concepts, including: terminology, atomic theory and electricity, Ohm’s Law, Joule’s Law, AC and DC power. Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire A fire occurred on the evening of June 18, 2007, in the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, SC that resulted in the deaths of nine fire fighters. Charting Your Career Path In Fire Investigation This module looks at the many ways fire investigators enter and grow in the profession through academia, the fire service, law enforcement, insurance, and engineering. Commercial Kitchen Fires 1: Fundamentals This module describes the design, construction, components, and operation of a commercial kitchen’s ventilation, fire suppression, and cooking fuel systems. Commercial Kitchen Fires 2: Investigation This module provides an investigative framework for commercial kitchen fires and discusses major commercial kitchen systems and activities as they relate to possible fire origin and cause. Critical Evaluation and Testing of Commonly Reported Accidental Causes This module looks at four of the most commonly-reported accidental fire causes: cooking equipment, heating equipment, electrical distribution, and smoking materials. Critical Thinking Solves Cases This program brings three highly experienced fire investigators and an attorney with experience as a prosecutor and civil litigator together for a round table discussion. The Deposition Part 1: Format, Content, and Preparation This module introduces the elements of a deposition, discusses typical lines of questioning, and describes how to prepare for a deposition. The Deposition Part 2: Questioning Tactics and Effective Responses This module proposes effective ways to respond to the most common questioning tactics employed by opposing counsel in a deposition. Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator The program discusses the basics of digital photography for fire investigators as well as software and editing procedures for digital images intended as evidence. Discovery in Civil Cases This self-paced program is an introduction to discovery in civil proceedings such as fire loss claims and product defect lawsuits. Discovery in Criminal Cases This self-paced program is an introduction to discovery in criminal proceedings. This module covers the foundation of DNA evidence: defining, recognizing, collecting, and testing. Documenting the Event This program provides a practical overview of how to perform the baseline documentation tasks that occur at every scene. Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment Guidance on selecting, donning, and doffing PPE for post-fire scenes, focusing on respiratory protection. Effective Investigation and Testimony This module will discuss the techniques and strategies for conducting a proper science-based fire scene investigation and effectively presenting an investigator’s findings in court as an expert witness. Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Design Basics This program explains the basic principles of how electric and hybrid vehicles are designed and work, including major systems and typical components. Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Fires This program discusses common failure modes, evidence handling procedures, and safety protocols for electric and hybrid vehicles. Electrical Safety This module presents critical electrical safety practices that every fire investigator should implement at every scene, every time. Emerging Technologies in Fire Investigation In this program, we will look at emerging technologies that fire investigators are integrating into their daily investigative work with great success. Ethical Duties Beyond the Fire Scene This self-paced program examines the fire investigator's ethical duties beyond the fire scene. Ethics & Social Media This module discusses the intersection of social media, ethics, and the relationship of what’s legal to what’s ethical in decision-making. Ethics and the Fire Investigator Should you work for a private lab as a consultant if you are on an Arson Task Force? How about accepting discounts from the local hardware store as a “thanks” for a job well done on a fire they had last year? Evidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab? This module takes investigators into the forensic laboratory and shows them what happens to the different types of fire scene evidence that are typically submitted for testing. Explosion Dynamics This module teaches the foundational knowledge of explosion dynamics, which is a necessary precursor to investigating an explosion scene. Fire Chemistry This module addresses the foundations of fire chemistry and places it within the context of fire scene investigations. Fire Dynamics Calculations - Version 2.0 The program is designed to introduce a new Palm/Pocket PC application called CFI Calculator to users and provide examples of how it can be used by fire investigators in the field. Fire Dynamics in the Wildland This module discusses foundational wildland fire terminology, factors that influence wildland fire behavior, how these factors interact to produce fire effects (and subsequently fire patterns), and new research into fire dynamics in the wildland that is challenging assumptions. Fire Effects Part 1: Heat Effects on Fuels Learn about the mass loss and deformation effects of heat on fuels, including definition, formation explanation, the fire scene context, and implications for fire pattern analysis. Fire Effects Part 2: Combustion By-Products Effects Learn how combustion by-products that cause discoloration and smoke deposition on surfaces and the implications for fire pattern analysis. Fire Flow Analysis This module explains fire flow path and discusses the effects of ventilation, fuel availability, and the modern fire environment on that flow path. Fire Investigation for Fire Officers This module provides a road map for fire officers to integrate and navigate their fire investigation duty with all their other responsibilities and describes where to obtain specific training in fire investigation. Fire Investigator Scene Safety The evaluation of hazards and the assessment of the relative risks associated with the investigation of fires and explosions are critical factors in the management of any investigation. Fire Protection Systems This module will describe the most commonly encountered fire protection systems. Fundamentals of Interviewing This module presents best practices in preparing for and conducting the informational interview with witnesses in the fire investigation case. Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction This module provides instruction on the fundamentals of residential building construction with an eye toward how building construction affects fire development. The HAZWOPER Standard This module provides introductory information on the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard – 29 CFR 1910.120. How First Responders Impact The Fire Investigation This module teaches first responders, including fire, police and EMS, how to make critical observations. Ignitable Liquid Detection Canine Teams This module helps the investigator understand how IGL canine teams are trained and worked so investigators can work in partnership with the handler to conduct searches successfully and safely. The Impact of Ventilation in Building Structures on Fire Development The program examines the importance of assessing the impact of ventilation on a fire. Insurance and the Fire Investigation This program discusses how to access insurance information, understand insurance documents, ask key questions of witnesses, and apply the information learned. Introduction to Appliances This module offers a basic introduction about how some selected major appliances operate. Introduction to Evidence This program introduces the fire investigator to the issues related to the collection, handling and use of evidence related to a fire investigation. Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling This program takes you inside the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) archives of some of the most interesting and instructive test burns and fire model simulations they have ever conducted. Introduction to Youth-Set Fires This program describes the scope of the youth-set fire problem, how fire investigation addresses it, and the fire investigator’s responsibilities in a youth-set fire case. Investigating Fatal Fires This module provides a thorough understanding of the ways an investigation changes when a fire-related death occurs. Investigating Fire and Explosion Incidents Involving a Line-Of-Duty Death This self-paced program will help you understand what to expect at a fire where an LODD has occurred, what your role is, how to interact with others, and how to handle special circumstances at the scene. Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires This program will introduce the fire investigator to the basic methodologies use to investigate vehicle fires. Investigating Natural Gas Systems This module discusses investigating a fire when natural gas is present, including natural gas as an ignition and fire spread source, documentation, and system testing. Legal Aspects of Investigating Youth-Set Fires This module discusses the juvenile justice system, legalities of interviews and interrogations, arson statutes, search and seizure, and confidentiality. Lithium-Ion Battery Fires This program explains what lithium-ion batteries are, how they are constructed, where they are used, safety concerns, and how they can cause fires and explosions. MagneTek: A Case Study In The Daubert Challenge This program discusses the latest developments in expert testimony under the Daubert standard, including the MagneTek case decided in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations This module focuses on how to manage investigations that have “complicating” factors. Motive, Means, and Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in an Arson Case This module uses the Motive, Means, and Opportunity case study to demonstrate how responsibility is determined in an arson case. Motor Vehicles: The Engine and the Ignition, Electrical, and Fuel Systems This program covers the general anatomy of a motor vehicle and a description of typical components of the engine, electrical, ignition, and fuel systems. Motor Vehicles: Transmission, Exhaust, Brake, and Accessory Systems This program describes the function and major components of a motor vehicle’s transmission, exhaust, brake, and accessory systems. NFPA 1033 & 921: 2022/2021 Editions Important Updates This module discusses the highlights of important changes in these new editions and their implications for fire investigation. NFPA 1033 and Your Career This module educates the investigator about NFPA 1033’s importance, its requirements, and how those requirements impact the fire investigator’s professional development. Personal Protective Equipment for Post-Fire Scenes This module is “PPE 101” for all personnel who operate at post-fire scenes. Photovoltaic Cells & Systems This module discusses how photovoltaic systems work, how they are designed and installed, and how to safely interact with them when investigating a fire scene. Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene The program illustrates for the fire investigator, how non-traditional fire scene evidence can be helpful during an investigation. Postflashover Fires This module describes ventilation-controlled fire flow and interpretation of postflashover fire damage patterns. The Potential Value of Electronic Evidence in Fire Investigations This module demonstrates the investigative potential of information stored on electronic devices. The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 This module explains the relationship between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921. Preparation for the Marine Fire Scene This module lays the groundwork for understanding marine fires by covering four basic concepts that the investigator must understand before investigating a marine fire. Preventing Occupational Exposures to Carcinogens at the Fire Scene In this module, you will learn more about how cancer develops, what occupational exposure risks to carcinogens exist at fire scenes, and how to better protect yourself against those exposures. Process of Elimination The use of the process of elimination in the determination of a fire cause is a topic that has generated significant discussion and controversy in the fire investigation profession. Residential Electrical Systems This module teaches the basics of the electrical power generation, distribution, and transmission system. Residential Natural Gas Systems This module presents the basics of natural gas and its uses and system components in a residence. The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation The basics of the scientific method are deceptively simple: observe, hypothesize, test, and conclude. Search and Seizure This module explains the principles of search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment, as contained in the amendment and according to subsequent case law and applies them to typical fire scene scenarios. Site Safety Assessment This module describes how to conduct a site safety assessment, identify potential hazards, craft a plan to mitigate risks, and act so you do not bring the hazards home. Thermometry, Heat, and Heat Transfer This module addresses the foundations of thermometry, including the definition of temperature, the scales used to measure temperature and much more. Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiments This program presents the results of flame experiments conducted with a candle. Understanding the Fire Investigator’s Job: A Guide for Non-Investigators This self-paced program explains to non-investigators the role of the fire investigator, what the fire investigator does, how the fire investigator is trained, what qualifications the fire investigator must meet. Understanding Undetermined This program untangles the meanings of “undetermined,” explains its correct usage, and describes how to properly report “undetermined” fire cause and classification. Using Resources to Validate your Hypothesis This module will advise fire investigators on how to approach the fact-finding procedures necessary and validate a hypothesis. Vacant and Abandoned Buildings: Hazards and Solutions This module provides an overview on how structures can become vacant and eventually abandoned. What the Insurance Professional Needs to Know About Fire Investigation This self-paced program provides a basic framework for structuring the management of fire cases and fire investigators. Wildland Fires Investigation This module illustrates how wildland fires spread, explains how to interpret burn patterns unique to these types of fires. Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report This module presents the key elements of the initial origin and cause report and methods of clearly presenting findings in a professional manner. 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