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NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2024 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is the forensic science consensus guide for scientific fire and explosion investigation methods. It is recommended by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) and is built for fire investigation, forensics, and engineering programs sourcing course sets.
Key Features
- Roadmap for scientific investigation methods used to formulate fact-based opinions on incident origin, cause, responsibility, prevention, damage and injuries
- 2024 edition adds guidance on investigator confirmation bias, opinions, and expressions of certainty
- New coverage of how suppression activities affect fire ventilation and flow path remote from the area of origin
- All fire effects on electrical systems and components relocated to Chapter 6
- Four general classifications of fire causes added for investigators and authorities having jurisdiction
Specifications
- Publisher: NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
- Format: Paperback
- Edition: 2024 Edition
- ISBN-13: 9781455931255
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About This Edition
Published by NFPA, this guide is the forensic science consensus guide for scientific fire and explosion investigation, recommended by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), a collaborative body of more than 600 forensic science practitioners and experts. It provides a roadmap for scientific investigation methods used to formulate fact-based opinions on incident origin, cause, responsibility, prevention, and the damage and injuries that can arise. The 2024 edition adds guidance on investigator confirmation bias, coverage of how suppression activities affect fire ventilation and flow path remote from the area of origin, and four new general classifications of fire causes. It is widely used by fire investigators, forensics professionals, engineers, lawyers, insurance professionals, and safety officers, which is why investigation and forensics training programs commonly order it in volume.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781455931255 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2024 Edition |
| Authors | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) |
| Publisher | NFPA |
| Publication date | 2024 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Category | Fire & Emergency Services |
| List price | $89.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
- Fire scene investigation and fire scene documentation
- Evidence gathering and preservation
- Fire dynamics and explosion investigation
- Fire investigation methodology and scientific inquiry
- Electrical systems fire effects, consolidated in Chapter 6 (2024 edition)
Key Topics
- Roadmap for scientific investigation methods on incident origin, cause, responsibility, prevention, damage and injuries
- OSAC-recommended forensic science consensus guide
- 2024 edition adds confirmation-bias guidance and updated fire-cause classifications
- Electrical systems fire effects consolidated in Chapter 6
Who This Is For
- Fire investigators
- Forensics professionals
- Engineers, lawyers, and insurance professionals
- Safety officers
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781455931255) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who publishes this guide?
A: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Q: Is this the current edition?
A: Yes - this is the 2024 Edition, the most recent revision.
Q: Who is this guide for?
A: Fire investigators, forensics professionals, engineers, lawyers, insurance professionals, and safety officers.
Q: What is new in the 2024 edition?
A: New guidance on investigator confirmation bias, the impact of suppression activities on fire ventilation and flow path, relocated electrical-system fire-effects coverage in Chapter 6, and four new general fire-cause classifications.
Q: Can I order a large quantity for a fire investigation or forensics program?
A: Yes - the minimum order for this title is 5 copies, with better per-copy pricing at 10 and 25+ copies.
Q: Is it in stock?
A: Yes, it is currently in stock.