IAAI The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation
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IAAI The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion
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IAAI The Scientific Method For Fire And Explosion
IAAI The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation
IAAI The Scientific Method for Fire and
Explosion Investigation
NFPA 921
Fire & Explosion Investigation
The Scientific Method. Step 1
Recognize the need
The Scientific Method. Step 2
Define how the problem can be solved.
The ...
IAAI The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation NFPA 921 Fire & Explosion Investigation The Scientific Method. Step 1 Recognize the need The Scientific Method. Step 2 Define how the problem can be solved . The Scientific Method. Step 3 Collect facts and Data The Scientific Method. Step 4 Analyze Data by inductive reasoning The Scientific Method. Step 5 Develop a Hypothesis to explain origin and cause of fire The Scientific Method. Step 6 Test the Hypothesis. Compare to all known facts The Scientific Method. Step 7 Select Final Hypothesis Why is it important to follow the scientific method in a fire investigation? The scient ific method provides a systematic approach to data collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing that is an accepted framework for organizing your investigation and for presenting your process and findings to the court. Recognize the need 1. Confirm a fire or explosion has occurred. 2. Confirm you are assigned to investigate. 3. Confirm your role and responsibilities. 4. Identify location. Define the problem 1. Assess the incident and prepare. 2. Determine what tools, equipment, and per sonnel are needed. 3. Understand fire service response and actions. 4. Secure right of entry or obtain permission to enter scene. 5. Conduct scene safety inspection. 6. Secure the scene. 7. Make preliminary observations. Collect Data 1. Interview firs t responders abut actions at the scene and conditions observed. 2. Conduct exterior examination. 3. Conduct interior examination. 4. Identify and interview witnesses. 5. Document and collect physical evidence. 6. Access document evidence (insurance, f inancial, etc.) 7. Diagram the scene. 8. Photograph the scene. 9. Take investigative notes. Analyze Data 1. Reconstruct area of origin. 2. Examine physical evidence. 3. Interpret fire effects and fire patterns. 4. Correlate witness statements. 5. Cha rt the timeline of events.
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