Chapter 7: Fire Investigation Check Access

Fire investigation is a complex and multifaceted activity that requires a broad skill set. This chapter explores what fire is and how fires may occur and develop in structures. It introduces how fires are investigated and who might be involved in such investigations. The chapter includes areas such as health and safety at the scene, how fire scenes are recorded, investigation strategies including how information might be gathered and the interpretation of physical evidence and an introduction to laboratory analysis. Finally, some specific types of fire scene are discussed.