EMS & Fire Science (Brady)

The purpose of this manual is to provide a guide for emergency response personnel (ERP) who are charged with trying to determine the origin and cause of a fire. It addresses the relevant portions of NFPA® 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and NFPA® 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This manual also discusses portions of the Office for Domestic Preparedness (OPD) Emergency Responder Guidelines, 2002 edition, for firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel.

1.  Safety

2.  The Roles of Those Involved with Fire and Explosion Investigations

3.  Fire Behavior

4.  Determining the Area of Fire Origin

5.  Determining and Classifying the Cause of Fires and Explosions

6.  Firesetters

7.  Preserving Physical Scene Evidence

Fire Behavior (Fire Science (Brady))

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