Analysis and Interpretation of Fire Scene Evidence introduces the techniques that determine the presence of ignitable liquid residues (ILRs) at fire scenes.

Features:

• Introduces the techniques applied in the examination and interpretation of fire scene evidence
• Details ASTM consensus standards
• Compares the effectiveness of canines with that of emerging instrumental field tests
• Provides guidance in the interpretation of analysis and highlights ways to generate the resulting reports
• Summarizes recent developments in extraction and analysis that can be used to improve the detection of ILRs
• Describes quality assurance methods in fire debris analysis

Contents

Fire Dynamics

• ATF Research Laboratory
• What did the Witness See?
• Fire
• Compartment Fires
• Ignition
• Fire Plume
• Ceiling Jet
• Heat Transfer
• Smoke and Visibility

Fire Scene Investigation: An Introduction for Chemists

• Fire Investigation Issues
• The Fire Scene Examination
• Collection and Preservation of Evidence

Detection of Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire Scenes

• Visual Inspection of Fire Science
• Accelerant Detection Canines
• Instrumental Field Tests
• Comparison of Techniques

Essential Tools for the Analytical Laboratory

• Facilities and Equipment
• Sample Analysis
• Standard Operating Procedures

Analytical Methods for the Detection and Characterization of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris

• Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry
• Approaches to GC-MS Data Analysis
• Criteria for Identification of Ignitable Liquids and their
• Residues
• Recent Advances in instrumental Techniques

The Astm Methods for the Analysis of Fire Debris Evidence, Isolation, Chemical Analysis

• Standard Practices for the Separation of Ignitable Liquid
• Residues from Fire Debris
• Standard Test Methods for the Analysis of Ignitable Liquid
• Residues in Extracts
• ASTM Ignitable Liquid Residue Classification

The Interpretation of Data Generated from Fire Debris Examination

• Interpretation
• Reports
• Definitions
• Additional Background
• Testimony
• Spelling List

New Developments and Quality Assurance in Fire Debris Analysis

• New Developments in Extraction Methods
• New Developments in Analytical Methods
• Field Techniques
• Quality Assurance

Index

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