While technology has advanced many industries, a simple hands-on approach to fire investigation remains one of the most accurate ways to understand fire patterns. This hands-on approach using rakes and shovels to remove debris, coupled with the scientific method, will lead you to the true origin and cause.
The Scientific Method
Let's first review the importance of the scientific method. In 1992, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued a document to improve fire investigations and the quality of information. Today, the guide is used by public-sector employees who have statutory responsibility for fire investigation, as well as private sector individuals who conduct investigations for insurance companies or litigation purposes. Since 1992, NFPA 921 has evolved considerably and now applies the scientific method to fire origin and cause investigations.
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