Lives have been ruined by bad fire investigations. Yet, antiquated methods to obtain arson convictions persist. But how can science and certifications empower investigators?
The National Fire Protection Association said it is asking insurers to provide data for a study of the possible perils from lightning damage to corrugated stainless steel fuel gas piping.
My neighbor's home caught fire two years ago after being hit by lightning. Frankly, thunderstorms scare me more than the threat of hurricanes because we have them more often. But I guess there's not much we can do to about it.
Where Do Good Employees Come From? While many small businesses are reacting to tough times by cutting costs, one area you shouldn't skimp on is in hiring and retention. Consultant Laura Harris, CLU, CIC and
Over the past six years, the United States has experienced severe acts of terrorism and natural disasters costing tens of billions of dollars and thousands of lives, and we still face the specter of
After many years of increasing arson losses from a variety of sources in the early 1990s, the number of reported arson fires decreased annually from 85,500 in 1996 to only 31,500 in 2005.