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Written by a forensic scientist with extensive education and training experience in all phases of fire and explosion investigation, this widely used book details all essential information. Now updated and expanded, it is in closer accordance to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation, which is used at the National Fire Academy. This revision will help enhance the accuracy and reliability of your investigation. Chapter topics examine the elementary chemistry of combustion; the nature and behavior of fire; combustion properties of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels; sources of ignition; structure fires and their investigation; grass and wildland fires and their investigation; automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires; electrical causes of fire; clothing and fabric fires; explosions and explosive combustion; chemical fires and hazardous materials; laboratory services; fire-related deaths and injuries; arson as a crime; and other investigative topics. For public fire investigators, arson investigators, bomb/arson specialists, special investigations units, and fraud specialists.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was fortunate enough to spend time with the author on a training course he provided in the UK. There is no denying the vast amount of knowledge and experience he has on the subject of Fire Investigation, and that knowledge and experience is here, in this book.
You can use it two ways; as a study aide or as reference material. Each chapter has a detailed introduction on the subject matter, indepth analysis, case histories and oodles of data. And at the end of each chapter a summary and review questions.
But as mentioned, it's invaluable as reference. The index is clear with all subject matter in simple english with no overuse of subject specific language.
There is a massive amount of reference publications mentioned for further reading, examples of sketch plans, help on fire scene photography, suggested report formats, unit conversion charts, more material ignition temp charts than you can shake a big stick at and so much more.
This book sits on my office bookshelf alongside the more formal and slightly harder to follow but useful all the same NFPA 921. I always reach for Kirk's when I'm investigating a fire and it stays next to me while I draft my reports.
It's the publication most turn to, and the one accepted at all levels of the legal profession.
The beauty of this book is that the author John DeHaan still teaches and is a regular trainer in the UK with Gardiner Associates, so you'll have the chance to not only read and learn from the book, but get trained by him alongside one of the Uk's finest providers in the field. (No I don't get paid by them, I just happen to believe it!)
If you're going to get one Fire Investigation book, get this one. It does what it says on the tin!
You can use it two ways; as a study aide or as reference material. Each chapter has a detailed introduction on the subject matter, indepth analysis, case histories and oodles of data. And at the end of each chapter a summary and review questions.
But as mentioned, it's invaluable as reference. The index is clear with all subject matter in simple english with no overuse of subject specific language.
There is a massive amount of reference publications mentioned for further reading, examples of sketch plans, help on fire scene photography, suggested report formats, unit conversion charts, more material ignition temp charts than you can shake a big stick at and so much more.
This book sits on my office bookshelf alongside the more formal and slightly harder to follow but useful all the same NFPA 921. I always reach for Kirk's when I'm investigating a fire and it stays next to me while I draft my reports.
It's the publication most turn to, and the one accepted at all levels of the legal profession.
The beauty of this book is that the author John DeHaan still teaches and is a regular trainer in the UK with Gardiner Associates, so you'll have the chance to not only read and learn from the book, but get trained by him alongside one of the Uk's finest providers in the field. (No I don't get paid by them, I just happen to believe it!)
If you're going to get one Fire Investigation book, get this one. It does what it says on the tin!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The bible of fire investigation
8 Feb 2008
Format:Hardcover
This book is considered the "bible" (not to offend and religious folks) of fire investigation. It is jam packed with information however it is not an easy book to read as it "strictly business and to the point." It is a must have for the fire investigator along with NFPA 921. I do suggest brushing up on your chemistry and having a printed copy of the periodic table of elements handy when utilizing this book so you can get a better understanding of the text and tables.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Excellent
30 Sep 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The latest Kirks is much more in line with the 921. This is great for test-takers that are studying for certification, CEU's etc. Was very confusing to study such varying differences in information. The 6th edition and recent revision of 921 are now an easier mesh.
so far so good
12 Feb 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am only half way through this book, but I wanted to share what I have found so far. The edition has been revised and there is a new one out, so I expect few people will actually read this book any more. Any how, I am because it is cheaper than the newest copy. There is one thing that continues to bother me through out the book. That is the lack of standard in talking about temperatures. One time they use Celsius, and the next it is Fahrenheit and they change it around a lot, and an example would look like this... xxxxxxxx.... 500 c (600F) and then xxxxxxx... 600 F (500C). My mind thinks only in Fahrenheit and so I am always looking for it. If it was in the same place each time, it would be much easier to read for me. Temperature ranges are a big part of this book in what it talks about so that is why it gets so annoying to me. So if you are looking for a book on fire investigation, it is written by a well established and known author who uses good solid sources for his information. Other than the sources referenced for this book, I can't imagine a better source for this type of information. Bear in mind this is limited in scope. It can't go deep in to the chemistry of fire and explain how each atom molecule shares electrons and breaks down for the chemical fire chain reaction. But it gives you a lot to think about too, if you aren't a chemist.
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