Arson Investigation involves
the study of fire-damaged physical evidence and crime scenes to detect
arson, which is the crime of setting a fire for an unlawful or improper
purpose.
The techniques involved in
arson investigations require a basic understanding in the chemistry of
explosives, the materials used in the formation of explosives, and the
various ways in which explosives are interrelated and initiated.
Private investigators may
engage in conducting actual arson investigations, arson insurance
investigations, arson insurance fraud investigations, or forensic arson
investigations.
The International Association
of Arson Investigators Educational Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1989
for the purpose of securing a permanent building to serve as
International headquarters for the Association. Over the years, the
Foundation has expanded and grown into a number of different areas. The
Foundation mission statement now reflects this growth.
The International Association
of Fire Fighters has more than 2,900 affiliates, representing fire
fighters in more than 3,500 communities in the U.S. and Canada. The
274,000 members of the IAFF are the nation’s full-time professional fire
fighters and paramedics, who protect the lives and property of 85
percent of the nation’s population.
Firefighters are at risk of
asbestos exposure because of its frequent use in older structures and
its ability to linger in the air even after a fire has been
extinguished. Mesothelioma Web
has been one of the most comprehensive sites on asbestos and
mesothelioma for over ten years, providing information and support to
those who have been exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma Web has
achieved HON (Health On the Net) code approval; HON is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to guide people to accurate medical
information and expertise online and thereby to contribute to improved
health care through patient empowerment and better informed health
professionals.
The world's leading advocate
of fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety. In
fact, NFPA's 300 codes and standards influence every building, process,
service, design, and installation in the United States, as well as many
of those used in other countries. NFPA's focus on true consensus has
helped the association's code-development process earn accreditation
from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Training and educational
opportunities for the Fire Service and allied organizations. Also
available are fire statistics, public fire education campaign materials,
and information on funding opportunities. Federal travelers will find a
directory of approved, fire-safe hotels, and information on home fire
safety.
Government Resources for Fire and Arson Investigations
