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Arson and Fire Investigation
CONCISE NOTES
1. Fire Investigation
a. Determine point of origin
b. Determine cause of fire
i. natural
ii. accidental
iii. undetermined
iv. intentional
c. Evidence collection
i. paper/trash
ii. accelerant/accelerant residues
common: gasoline, kerosine, fuel oil
rare: alcohol, paint thinner
iii. chemical device
iv. electronic device for delayed ignition
d. Containers for evidence
i. metal cans: airtight
ii. glass jars: rubber/glue liners may interfere with results
iii. special airtight plastic evidence bags: must be properly sealed
2. Differences between arson and short-circuit fire
Intent: Arson is a deliberate act of setting fire to property, while a short
circuit is an accidental electrical fault.
Arson and Fire Investigation 1
Arson and Fire Investigation
CONCISE NOTES
1. Fire Investigation
a. Determine point of origin
b. Determine cause of fire
i. natural
ii. accidental
iii. undetermined
iv. intentional
c. Evidence collection
i. paper/trash
ii. accelerant/accelerant residues
common: gasoline, kerosine, fuel oil
rare: alcohol, paint thinner
iii. chemical device
iv. electronic device for delayed ignition
d. Containers for evidence
i. metal cans: airtight
ii. glass jars: rubber/glue liners may interfere with results
iii. special airtight plastic evidence bags: must be properly sealed
2. Differences between arson and short-circuit fire
Intent: Arson is a deliberate act of setting fire to property, while a short
circuit is an accidental electrical fault.
Arson and Fire Investigation 1
