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Re: Interesting article in the current California Conference of Arson Investigators newsletter.
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PMK140
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Date: May 10, 2016 01:36PM
I fail to see why this so difficult for some to understand.
NFPA 1033-2014
1.3.7* The investigator shall have and maintain at a minimum
an up-to-date basic knowledge of the following topics beyond
the high school level:
(1) Fire science
(2) Fire chemistry
(3) Thermodynamics
(4) Thermometry
(5) Fire dynamics
(6) Explosion dynamics
(7) Computer fire modeling
(8) Fire investigation
(9) Fire analysis
(10) Fire investigation methodology
(11) Fire investigation technology
(12) Hazardous materials
(13) Failure analysis and analytical tools
(14) Fire protection systems
(15) Evidence documentation, collection, and preservation
(16) Electricity and electrical systems
1.3.8* The fire investigator shall remain current in the topics
listed in 1.3.7 by attending formal education courses, workshops,
and seminars and/or through professional publications and
journals.
"A.1.3.7 Basic up-to-date information on these topics can be
found in the current edition of NFPA 921. NFPA 921 is written
on a basic level for competency in fire and explosion investigation
and updated on a three-year cycle to establish guidelines
and recommendations for the safe and systematic investigation
or analysis of fire and explosion incidents and is
designed to produce a systematic, working framework or outline
by which effective fire and explosion investigation and
origin and cause analysis can be accomplished. As stated in
NFPA 921, [It] is not intended as a comprehensive scientific
or engineering text. Although many scientific and engineering
concepts are presented within the text, the user is cautioned
that these concepts are presented at an elementary
level and additional technical sources, training, and education
may often need to be utilized in an investigation.... The documents
or portions thereof listed in this [document] are referenced
within this guide and shall be considered part of the
requirements of this document.
A.1.3.8 Fire investigation technology and practices are
changing rapidly. It is essential for an investigators performance
and knowledge to remain current. It is recommended
that investigators be familiar with the technical information
and procedural guidance presented in materials such as
NFPA 921 and Fire Protection Handbook.
Pat Kennedy, CFEI, CFPS, MIFireE
Fire and Explosion Analyst
Sarasota, Florida
[www.kennedy-fire.com]
NFPA 1033-2014
1.3.7* The investigator shall have and maintain at a minimum
an up-to-date basic knowledge of the following topics beyond
the high school level:
(1) Fire science
(2) Fire chemistry
(3) Thermodynamics
(4) Thermometry
(5) Fire dynamics
(6) Explosion dynamics
(7) Computer fire modeling
(8) Fire investigation
(9) Fire analysis
(10) Fire investigation methodology
(11) Fire investigation technology
(12) Hazardous materials
(13) Failure analysis and analytical tools
(14) Fire protection systems
(15) Evidence documentation, collection, and preservation
(16) Electricity and electrical systems
1.3.8* The fire investigator shall remain current in the topics
listed in 1.3.7 by attending formal education courses, workshops,
and seminars and/or through professional publications and
journals.
"A.1.3.7 Basic up-to-date information on these topics can be
found in the current edition of NFPA 921. NFPA 921 is written
on a basic level for competency in fire and explosion investigation
and updated on a three-year cycle to establish guidelines
and recommendations for the safe and systematic investigation
or analysis of fire and explosion incidents and is
designed to produce a systematic, working framework or outline
by which effective fire and explosion investigation and
origin and cause analysis can be accomplished. As stated in
NFPA 921, [It] is not intended as a comprehensive scientific
or engineering text. Although many scientific and engineering
concepts are presented within the text, the user is cautioned
that these concepts are presented at an elementary
level and additional technical sources, training, and education
may often need to be utilized in an investigation.... The documents
or portions thereof listed in this [document] are referenced
within this guide and shall be considered part of the
requirements of this document.
A.1.3.8 Fire investigation technology and practices are
changing rapidly. It is essential for an investigators performance
and knowledge to remain current. It is recommended
that investigators be familiar with the technical information
and procedural guidance presented in materials such as
NFPA 921 and Fire Protection Handbook.
Pat Kennedy, CFEI, CFPS, MIFireE
Fire and Explosion Analyst
Sarasota, Florida
[www.kennedy-fire.com]
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