UK & IRELAND Bureau Veritas UK WHO WE ARE OUR MARKETS YOUR NEEDS MEDIA CAREERS CONTACT US COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTRE Links to portals Forensic Fire Investigation Home Your needs Fire Science & Chemical Management FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION Causes of fire and potential improvements in fire safety identified PROFESSIONAL FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES The causes and consequences of fire are of great importance to fire services, building owners, insurers, businesses and safety professionals. Detailed, independent and expert investigation of fires is vital in order to identify the cause of a fire and for any potential improvements in fire safety to be identified. In addition to analysing fire scenes and items involved in a fire, the burning behaviour of materials also may need to be analysed in order to determine how a fire potentially developed. Bureau Veritas operates a team of dedicated fire investigators who have worked in the field of fire investigation for over 40 years. KEY SERVICES FOR FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION Investigation of fire scenes to establish the area of origin and cause of the fire Detailed laboratory analysis of samples removed from fire scenes to identify any faults or likely sources of ignition. Determining the burning behaviour of materials and how they may have contributed to fire development. Measurement of material performance in standard and bespoke fire tests including assessment and interpretation of results and comparison with any relevant standards. Small-scale simulation of fire scenarios. Non-destructive X-ray analysis of fire-damaged samples both in the laboratory and on scene. Expert witness testimony relating to fire investigations (including deliberate and fatal fires) in support of legal actions, litigation and inquests. BUREAU VERITAS - EXPERTS IN FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION The Fire Science and Chemical Management team at Bureau Veritas provide an expert testing and advisory service for the meticulous examination of fire scenes and samples for further analysis. Our experienced team have carried out hundreds of fire scene investigations alongside investigators from the fire and rescue services and other agencies and have examined thousands of samples removed from fire scenes. Our team will carry out a full investigation starting with the scene investigation, selection and analysis of samples through to reporting and making recommendations for fire safety improvements. Bureau Veritas maintains a purpose-built forensic fire investigation laboratory to which samples can be sent for further examination. Our fire investigators are experienced in determining whether or not an item was the cause of the fire or was damaged by an external fire. In addition to forensic fire investigation Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) and has more than 190+ years of experience. As well as fire investigation, we can help provide you with services such as fire service scientific support or fire service training. GET A FREE QUOTE FOR FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES CLICK HERE DISCOVER OUR OTHER FIRE SCIENCE AND CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FIRE SERVICE SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT READ MORE FIRE SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT READ MORE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION READ MORE YOUR CAREER AT BUREAU VERITAS JOIN A GLOBAL LEADER DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH US CAREERS CONTACT LOCATIONS NEWS OUR WEBSITES Connect with us Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter YouTube Personal Data Protection Policy GDPR Portal Information Notice Legal Information Modern Slavery Act Statement Pension & Life Insurance Scheme Privacy Policy Standard Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Legal Notice Cookie Policy © 2021 t: 0345 600 1828 Engagement Policy Implementation Statement Manage cookies Use We use necessary cookies to make our site work. No cookies will be saved unless you enable them by clicking on the “Save selection” or “Accept all” buttons. Storing We store your settings for six months. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on the “Manage Cookies” tab on the bottom right of every page MORE INFO Required Analytics Targeting and advertising Required: These cookies are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site and the proper execution of the services requested and store your consent for other categories of cookies. Analytics: These cookies are installed by Google Analytics. They are used to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. Targeting and advertising: Advertising cookies track the activity on all websites in order to understand visitors' interest and send them appropriate advertising content. These are, for example, cookies used for follow-up marketing or advertising based on the visitor's interests. ACCEPT ALL SAVE SELECTION Refuse all