Investigating Wildfires: Part Two - interFIRE
Although wildland fire investigation involves different fuels, different indicators, and different fire spread principles than a structure fire, the same strong investigative principles still apply. The following keys to effective wildland fire investigation will help all investigators determine origin and cause with greater accuracy.
Colors of Smoke and Flame - Office of Justice Programs
This paper explains some of the causes of color in smoke and flames in order to aid firefighters in the identification of burning materials.
Reading the Fire: Smoke and Air Track - Firehouse
2007年8月14日 · Smoke color can vary considerably depending on the nature of the fuel that is burning. Petroleum products, rubber, and many plastics will produce black smoke, while wood and other ordinary...
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Chapter 4
Extreme caution is required when using color of smoke and flames as an indicator. Remember, the investigator often arrives on the fire scene during the latter stages of the fire, and may observe smoke colors that relate to materials burning in the latter stages,
Color of Smoke and Flame: Color of The Smoke Is The First Clue …
The document discusses the color of smoke and flames from fires and what they indicate about the combustible materials. It provides tables showing that white smoke typically indicates materials like hay, phosphorus or benzine, while black …
Pocket Guide to Arson Investigation - Office of Justice Programs
Conditions to observe upon arrival at the scene are reviewed, and tables present information on the color of smoke produced by various combustibles and on the temperatures related to various flame colors.
Fire Behavior: What it is, Key Elements, and Techniques for Analysis
As an investigator, fire behavior is your roadmap. It helps you trace a fire’s origin, understand its growth, and explain its destructive path. Without grasping the nuances of fire behavior, piecing together an accurate narrative becomes almost impossible. ... Smoke Dynamics: Observe smoke color, density, and movement to infer fire stage and ...
Smoke Color Can Depict Fuel Type - RedZone
2016年1月23日 · One particularly important factor in predicting fire behavior is the color of the smoke emitted. Smoke is the biproduct of the fuels it is burning. The color of the smoke indicates to firefighters the type and density of the fuels involved, …
Fire & Arson Investigation - Forensic's blog
A fire investigator will make a mental note to inquire about the colour of the smoke, the state of the windows and doors, any damaged sprinkler systems, and whether the flames are somehow different.
(PDF) FIre and Arson Investigation - ResearchGate
2020年6月15日 · The first involves examination of the fire scene to determine the cause of fire, origin and development/spread of fire. The second involves laboratory analysis of samples recovered from a...