Problem is NAFI and IAAI even combined do not have the clout that the NRA has, and they apparently have no interest either.
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Hi Gary, I understand that you did not ask whether photos should be deleted but rather for recommendations about photo recovery programs. Try this one: Good luck friend.
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Does anyone know whether NFPA has any plans to offer Publicaions such as NPFA 921 as a kindle edition.
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Silence = to taps?
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AMEN!
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I gotta call you out on this one Pat. Grass does too grow on a paved parking lot.
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My WEll PUTTED was in regard to Mr. Carters rule "Accordingly, sycophancy will not be tolerated. For example, posts such as “right on”, “you’re the man”, “amen”, “well said!”, etc., waste others’ time and therefore will be removed." As to your comment .... RIGHT ON brother.
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WELL PUTTED, RIGHT ON.
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Chris would you tell us again why it is that persons are allowed to hid their identify when they post?
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Dear Hidden, Whoever you are that was a S T U P I D thing to say.
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AMEN!
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Just a general comment. I can't help but long to read of someone having something new to say on this subject and others like it. Repeating the same things over and over do not, in my view elevate ones argument even one degree.
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Pat, your outhouse is computerized?
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Oh hi Gary, I did not realize this was you. Forgive me but I assumed the question was being asked by a person with much less experience than you and just wanted to make sure he(she) knew the limits of what we are charged with. I have over the years seen many so called experts who acted as though they knew very little worth knowing about fire investigation. I have noticed an increase in the num
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It does not matter. We (you) and our (your) client have no say in whom the other party(ies) choose to send to a fire scene, evidence examination, etc. Imagine doing anything to interfer with their choice and what might come of that. You won't be happy with that. The person who is conducting (in charge of) the scene, examination, etc. is responsible for moving the work along. Consensus a
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It probably has all to do with whatever reason or lack thereof that the other party had for choosing whomever they did. And with all due respect .... who cares. Remember this.. it is not our job to see that the other side gets the right, best or for that matter any expert to assist them. It is but to advise and assist our client regarding notice.
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Yes. I have.
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It cites the American Association of Arson Investigatgors as being one of the two largest fire investigator associations in the US. Never heard of that one. Probably meant IAAI.
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I agree with you Steve. There is nothing humorous or funny about fire origin and cause investigations. Although occasionally things that are funny do occur during such investigations. Is there really that much difference between: 1) a person who introduces an ignition source (such as a book of matches folded back and a cigarette) to intentionally cause a fire under circumstances which the pe
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A Paul Harvey moment.......and now......for the rest of the story.
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BTW always ask the installers to see their equipment and inspect it as soon as possible. If they have already left the scene of the fire....I recommend that you show up unannounced, establish from them how many light fixtures they used on this job, the identification details of the light fixture ...extension cords, etc., and how many and what type they have in their equipment stores. Then ask t
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You should consider the source of the "information you have" and bias of the source. This might not be the first time an installer allowed combustible loose fiber cellulosic insulation to come into contact with an energizied light fixture. If the sole source of the information is installers then I would not rule out the possibility that the energized light was the ignition source. Co
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Thanks John.
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It certainly makes it a real chore to have to go throught all the hog wash to find the remarks that are important.
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The article reports "The State Fire Marshall's Office has agreed to scrutinize forensics in cases where determinations that fires were deliberately set led to an arson conviction or a murder by arson conviction." Who would be so stupid as to seek them to review themselves especially in light of their absimal record?
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Sorry, somehow my first response got chopped up. Here is what I meant to post. The other course of action is EDUCATION. It has worked here in Ohio and in Michigan as well. This is my experience based opinion upon over thirty years experience in the private sector. At the beginning of my career I found fire officers proudly proclaiming "we leave it cleaner than it was when we found
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The other course of action is EDUCATION. It has worked here in Ohio and in Michigan as well. This is my experience based opinion upon over thirty years experience in the private sector. At the beginning of my career I found fire officers proudly proclaiming "we leave it cleaner than it was when we found it". This often meant gutting a fire scene to the framing and piling everything outs
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Pat, thanks for reminding us that pusillanimous is out there for our use. Been a long time since I heard...or read that one. Though now you have brought it to the forefront I for one plan to use it when next I have the opportunity.
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