Fire Investigation
Books, Magazines, Courses & Useful Addresses

Books


Name: Kirks Fire Investigation
Author:J. DeHaan
ISBN:0-9033345-07-2

Name: Principles of Fire Investigation
Author:Cooke & Ide (Institute of Fire Engineers)
ISBN:0-89303-725-7

Name: Arson & Fire Investigation
Author:Factory & Mutual International
ISBN:None
Note: Copies are available in the United Kingdom from Fire Service College.

Name: NFPA 921, Guide to Fire and Explosion Investigation (1995 Edition)
Author:National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
ISBN:Unknown
Note: This is an American publication and copies can be obtained from:

NFPA
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269 USA

or through customer service at:

Custserv@Nfpa.org

Magazines & Journals

Name: Arson Intelligence
Format: A3 with Centre Staple (20 Pages)
Note:
Newsletter of the Arson Prevention Bureau providing information on arson statistics and trends and details of initiatives to prevent and control arson.

Contact Address:
Arson Prevention Bureau
Melrose Avenue
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 2BJ
ENGLAND

Name: Scientific Sleuthing Review (SSR)
Format: A3 with Centre Staple (20 Pages)
Note:
A Quarterly publication devoted to the study of forensic science in the courts (American).
For up to date information on subscription rates ($20) please contact crmidkiff@aol.com

Name: Fire Findings
Format: A4 with Corner Staple (16 Pages)
Note:
A Quarterly Journal that looks at the cause and effects of fires with "Special Reports" included. (Subscription $36)

Contact Address:
Fire Findings,
PO Box 43,
St. Joseph,
MI, 49085
(USA)

Name: Fire & Arson Investigator
Format: Glossy (56 Pages)
Note:
This is the Quarterly Journal of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
Annual membership is $50 and further details can be obtained from
International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
12770 Boenker Road,
St. Louis,
MO 63044
tel. 314/739.4224

See Also the General Fire Magazines and On Line Fire Related Ezine's sections

Software


Test your Fire Investigation Knowledge with this 40 question Q&A File.
A Windows Help File format Quiz.hlp Download and try it out

NOTE:
See also the online software section of these pages.

Courses Available


Fire Investigation Courses are available at the following establishments, I have not attended all of the establishments mentioned below, contact with the centre should be made to find the correct cost and needs of individuals.

The Fire Service College
Moreton in Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0RH

Tel: 01608 650831

Dundee University
Fire & Exposion Investigation
Dept of Forensic Medicine
Dundee Royal Infirmary
Dundee, Scotland
DD1 9ND

Tel: 01382 200794

Edinburgh University
Unit of Fire Safety Engineering
Kings Buildings
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH9 3JL

Tel: Unknown

Lancashire County Fire Brigade
International Training Centre
Washington Hall
Southport Road, Euxton
Chorley, PR7 6DH

Tel: 01257 266611

Other Sources of Information


Arson Prevention Bureau
Melrose Avenue
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 2BJ

Tel: 0181 236 9700

Fires of Special Interest
Fire Research Station
Building Research Establishment
Garston, Watford
WD2 7JR

Tel: 01923 894040

Burgoyne and Partners
Consulting Scientists & Engineers
39A Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7JN

Tel: 0171 726 4951

European Arson Prevention Institute
140 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4DD

Tel: 0171 600 1695

The UK Forum of Arson Investigators
Melrose Avenue
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 2BJ

Tel: 0181 236 9700

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