num_pages: 240
description: This new updated edition provides fire investigators with a better understanding of fire dynamics. The subjects covered in the 17 chapters investigation of fires; accidental or incendiary; safety precautions; pyromaniacs; arsonists; vacant and occupied building fires; aircraft, boat and motor vehicle fires; electrical fires; false alarms; deaths and evidence collection. Important information on violations and laws, scientific investigation, arson-timing devices, and on-the-scene photographs are included. The authors stress the importance of gathering all available from evidence collection to tracking down the arsonists. The temperature tables are a definite plus for the fire investigator. The new and proven information contained in this text will be useful and practical for fire investigators, police officers, insurance adjusters, and attorneys.
language: English
title: Accidental or Incendiary?
titlecomplete: Accidental or Incendiary?
publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd