Fire Investigator

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) are pleased to bring you the fifth ediiton of Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033. The Fifth Edition covers the entire spectrum of both the 2017 edition of NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation and the 2014 edition of NFPA 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. It also meets the course outcomes of the National Fire Academy (TM)s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) associate-level Fire Investigation I and Fire Investigation II courses.

Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033, Fifth Edition offers students a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and resources needed to be an effective fire investigator. Starting with details on how to use available investigation resources and the basics of fire science and investigation methodology, this textbook then continues by discussing processes and special considerations for investigating specific types of fires and explosions.