Kirk's Fire Investigation

The Eighth Edition of Kirk’s Fire Investigation is included in required and supplemental fire investigation professional training and certification programs by the National Fire Academy, the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). This text blends both academic information for the student and real-world applications for the practicing fire safety professional to become the best in their field.  The leading Fire Investigation textbook on the marketWith today’s fire investigators being held to higher standards than ever before, it’s crucial that they gain a thorough understanding of fire protection and investigation engineering concepts, technology, and field analysis. The Eighth Edition of Kirk’s Fire Investigation blends the Seventh Edition of Kirk’s with the Third Edition of Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction to help investigators bring their knowledge and skills to the next level. Written to the model FESHE curriculum, it takes readers through the entire fire investigation process, from evaluating a fire scene to writing reports and providing testimony—all while incorporating updated NFPA 921 and 1033 guidelines and peer-reviewed, widely cited expert treatise. The new edition covers engineering calculations and fire modeling, and features even more in-depth case studies that provide real-world examples. Specialized topic areas include use of scanning and panoramic photography, preparation of comprehensive reports, the ignition matrix, expert testimony, and computer modeling and laser imaging. Retaining its hallmark systematic approach to fire scene investigation and reconstruction, the Eighth Edition is written to help all investigators find the right answers for the right reasons.

Table of Contents:
1. Principles of Fire Investigation 2. The Basic Science and Dynamics of Fire 3. Chemical Fires and Explosions 4. Sources of Ignition 5. Fire Scene Investigations 6. Fire Scene Documentation 7. Fires by Property Type 8. Forensic Laboratory Services 9. Electricity and Fire 10. Fire Testing 11. Arson Crime Scene Analysis 12. Fire Deaths and Injuries 13. Fire Modeling Appendices Conversions of Units Mathematics Refresher Selected Material Properties

About the Author :
David J. Icove, PhD, PE, CFEI-NAFI, CFI-IAAI, F.SFPE, F.NAFE An internationally recognised forensic fire engineering expert with more than 45 years of experience, Dr. Icove is coauthor of Kirk's Fire Investigation, 7th ed., Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, both leading treatises in the field, and Combating Arson-for-Profit, the leading textbook on the crime of economic arson. Since 1992 he has served and maintained an appointment as a principal member of the NFPA 921 Technical Committee on Fire Investigations. He is also chair of NPFA 901 - Committee on Fire Reporting. Gerald A. Haynes, MSFPE, PE, CFEI-NAFI, M.NAFE Gerald A. Haynes is a Registered Professional Engineer with more than 40 years of experience in the field of fire protection. He holds both BS and MS degrees in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland - College Park. He has worked in fire suppression operations, fire safety inspections, fire investigations, and fire protection engineering. He is currently the Vice President of Forensic Fire Analysis, LLC, and serves as an adjunct lecturer for the Office of Advanced Engineering Education at the University of Maryland.