Kirk's Fire Investigation
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Kirk's Fire Investigation by John D. DeHaan and David J. Icove
has long been regarded as the primary textbook in the field of fire investigation
. It is currently in its seventh edition (published in 2011, ISBN 0-13-508263-3).
The book is now in close accordance to the 2011 Edition of NFPA 921
, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation; the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Guidelines for Fire Investigators; and the model curriculum of the Fire Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) group.
The title refers to Paul Leland Kirk (1902-1970), the author of the original text Fire Investigation that was the basis for Kirk's Fire Investigation.
David Icove
David J. Icove , is a former Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Academy Instructor and one of the first criminal profilers to specialize in the apprehension of serial arsonists and bombers.-Education:*Shaker Heights High School, 1967...
has long been regarded as the primary textbook in the field of fire investigation
Fire investigation
Fire investigation, sometimes referred to as origin and cause investigation, is the analysis of fire-related incidents. After firefighters extinguish a fire, an investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the fire or explosion...
. It is currently in its seventh edition (published in 2011, ISBN 0-13-508263-3).
The book is now in close accordance to the 2011 Edition of NFPA 921
NFPA 921
NFPA 921, "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations", is a National Fire Code published by the National Fire Protection Association . Its purpose is "to establish guidelines and recommendations for the safe and systematic investigation or analysis of fire and explosion incidents"...
, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation; the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Guidelines for Fire Investigators; and the model curriculum of the Fire Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) group.
The title refers to Paul Leland Kirk (1902-1970), the author of the original text Fire Investigation that was the basis for Kirk's Fire Investigation.