Investigating the Fireground, 2nd Edition

Title: Investigating the Fireground, 2nd Edition
Author: Calvin C. Phillips, David A. McFadden
ISBN: 0912212500 / 9780912212500
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 275
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Year: 1996
Availability: Out of Stock

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This second edition provides you with additional insight on the topic of fireground investigation, taking you through the various procedures necessary for reconstructing the events that led to the fire. Included are discussions related to fire behavior, heat sources, interior and exterior evidence, documentation, and reporting procedures. New case studies have been added to further your understanding of the topic and help you develop the necessary skills to conduct a systematic search of the fire scene.

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Preface

Chapter 1 : The Scope and Purpose of Fireground Investigation
Chapter 2 : The Influence of Fire Behavior on Fire Investigation
Chapter 3 : Factors That Influence Fire Behavior
Chapter 4 : Heat/Ignition Sources
Chapter 5 : Fireground Observations
Chapter 6 : Investigating The Fire : Building Exterior
Chapter 7 : Investigating The Fire : Building Interior
Chapter 8 : Vehicle Fires
Chapter 9 : Evidence
Chapter 10 : Motivation For Arson

Answers to Study Questions
Index