rev. 15.07.98

Fire and Explosion Investigation

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Contents


  1. Preface

  2. Introduction

  3. Fundamentals of Fires

    1. Behaviour of Fire
    2. Combustible Liquids and Gases
    3. Combustible Solids
    4. Sources of Ignition

  4. Fundamentals of Explosives

    1. Explosives, Constitution and Classification
    2. Explosive Properties

  5. Approaching the Scene

    1. Saftey
    2. Elimination of possible hazards
    3. Securing of the Scene
    4. Preparation of Tools and Instruments
    5. Information of other Persons involved
    6. Getting and Organizing necessary Help
    7. Planning the Investigation

  6. Determining Origin and Cause

    1. Getting preliminary Information
    2. General Overview of the Scene
    3. From Minor to Heavier Destruction
    4. Removing Debris
    5. From the Origin to Possible Causes
    6. Interpretation of Traces

  7. Documenting the Fire Scene

  8. Testimony

  9. Tables

  10. Index



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