1. Introduction (Sample Chapter)   2. The Elementary Chemistry of Combustion   3. Fundamentals of Fire Behavior and Building Construction   4. Combustion Properties of Liquid and Gaseous Fuels   5. Combustion Properties of Solid Fuels   6. Sources of Ignition   7. Structure Fires and their Investigation   8. Grass and Wildland Fires and their Investigation   9. Automobile, Other Motor Vehicle, and Ship Fires 10. Electrical Causes of Fires 11. Clothing and Fabric Fires 12. Explosions and Explosive Combustion 13. Chemical Fires and and Hazardous Materials 14. Laboratory Services 15. Fire-Related Deaths and Injuries 16. Arson as a Crime 17. Other Investigative Topics

Up-to-Date information — meeting the FESHE guidelines for Fire InvestigationA comprehensive approach — for all fire investigators and fire professionals interested in honing their investigative skills from collecting evidence to writing reportsOverhauled appendices — with Incident Report Forms, a current list of Explosive Materials, and a unique Evidence Collection KitFully updated — with the latest investigative techniques, new technology, specialized incidents and current scientific trendsIntroduction, Key Terms, and End of Chapter Review Questions — throughout to reinforce learning and retentionIncludes correlations — to information in NFPA 1033 (2009 edition), Standard for Professional Qualification for Fire Investigators and NFPA 921 (2011 edition) Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction— is a companion text available for this book. It explores more of the engineering principles behind fire behavior and the mechanisms of production of many of the post-fire indicators that Kirk’s describes. Taken together, these books provide a sound basis for the fire expert to use when evaluating fire scenes, preparing reports, or offering testimony.New MyFireKit solution — offering unique book-specific online resources for both students and instructors in a user-friendly format, including review questions, games, animations and video clips for the student and Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint, Online Courseware and Test Banks for the instructor

Changes to this edition include the following highlights: · Completely updated chapters with learning objectives to reinforce learning and retention · Reference tracking of the National Fire Academy-developed Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum · New 4-color Brady Fire Series Design · Substantial new artwork and photographs, most in color · Updated bibliographic references and appendices · New case examples and results of recent fire tests · Student website containing selected solution sets and study outlines · Incorporates material from Vyto Babrauskas' The Ignition Handbook · Reflects a closer parallel between practices and information in NFPA 921 and Icove that can only enhance the accuracy and reliability of all investigations · Includes correlations — to information in NFPA 1033 (2009 edition), Standard for Professional Qualification for Fire Investigators and NFPA 921 (2011 edition) · Offers revised material on ignition and fire dynamics, supported by new references and color photos