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	Welcome to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control
		These questionnaires were tailored to elicit responses from three principle disciplines, including fire, police, and prosecutors, regarding their responsibility for fire investigation and controlling the crime of arson.
		I would like to thank all of the fire, police, and prosecutorial agencies that participated in this survey for their assistance in making this the most comprehensive assessment of fire investigation resources in New York State.
		In the process of compiling and analyzing the data received from survey participants, several areas of concern, including issues directly effecting the fire investigation community, were identified in the following general categories:
	www.dos.state.ny.us /fire/firewww.html (364 words)

	Book Review: FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
		The book also describes the post-fire events, including the investigation of the fire.
		Fire on the Mountain tells the story of a 1994 Colorado forest fire that that claimed the lives of 14 young smoke jumpers, including four women, in a forest fire on Storm King Mountain.
		One major lesson the book brought home for me (again) was the need for investigation process research to examine and report on role of the selection of investigation report specifications in fueling controversy for investigators, something the Rand report for the NTSB only addresses obliquely.
	www.iprr.org /Reviews/Maclean2.htm (365 words)

	BAVFC HOME PAGE
		The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.
		Further investigation by fire department personnel discovered a faulty HVAC unit.
		The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the MSFMO.
	www.bavfc.org (365 words)

	Welcome to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control
		These questionnaires were tailored to elicit responses from three principle disciplines, including fire, police, and prosecutors, regarding their responsibility for fire investigation and controlling the crime of arson.
		I would like to thank all of the fire, police, and prosecutorial agencies that participated in this survey for their assistance in making this the most comprehensive assessment of fire investigation resources in New York State.
		Staff spent another several months compiling these responses and produced a fire investigation survey report of findings.
	www.dos.state.ny.us /fire/firewww.html (365 words)

	Division of Criminal Investigation - MT Dept of Justice
		The section assists with adoption of fire safety regulations, inspection of public buildings, establishment and promotion of fire prevention programs, licensing and endorsement of fire protection equipment entities, certification of local inspection programs, and the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin.
		The Investigations Bureau consists of four sections: Fire Prevention and Investigation Section, Investigative Support Section, Major Case Section and the Medicaid Fraud Control Section.
		Division of Criminal Investigation drug enforcement teams operate throughout Montana and coordinate their efforts with several local drug teams as well as federal authorities.
	www.doj.state.mt.us /department/criminalinvestigationdivision.asp (635 words)

	Division of Criminal Investigation - MT Dept of Justice
		The Investigations Bureau consists of four sections: Fire Prevention and Investigation Section, Investigative Support Section, Major Case Section and the Medicaid Fraud Control Section.
		The section assists with adoption of fire safety regulations, inspection of public buildings, establishment and promotion of fire prevention programs, licensing and endorsement of fire protection equipment entities, certification of local inspection programs, and the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin.
		These investigations include—but are not limited to—homicide and other violent crimes, organized crime activity, white collar crime, sex crimes, corruption, official misconduct, theft, complex financial crimes, and internal agency investigations.
	www.doj.state.mt.us /department/criminalinvestigationdivision.asp (635 words)

	RiSearch results
		See Previous Report See Also International Aviation Fire Protection Association Aviation Fire Journal Air Accidents Investigation Branch Thursday, 12 September, 2002, 10:08 GMT 11:08 UK Australian 'ghost flight' still a mystery An official inquiry into the deaths...
		Protection Association Aviation Fire Journal Air Accidents Investigation Branch Saturday, 2 August, 2003, 15:52 GMT 16:52 UK Plane comes down at Duxford airfield Less than three weeks after a historic airplane crashed at an airshow at Duxford airfield, another
		Association Aviation Fire Journal Air Accidents Investigation Branch Friday, 7 March, 2003, 16:21 GMT 'Fault' caused Algeria jet
	fire.org.uk /risearch_pl/search.pl?q='plane+crash'&...&s=R&stype=AND (406 words)

	VERMONT STATE POLICE
		Fire Investigation Unit, also known as the Fire Marshal's Office, sworn state police detectives who are responsible for determining origin and cause of suspicious fires and those that result in serious injury or death.
		Criminal Investigation unit responsible for the major crime investigations of all deaths including homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, boating, unattended, and suspicious.
		The Criminal Division works closely with the State Police Uniform Division, Homeland Security, prosecutorial staff, personnel from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, other law enforcement agencies and fire department personnel to bring justice to each case that is investigated.
	www.dps.state.vt.us /vtsp/bci.html (313 words)

	Division of Criminal Investigation - MT Dept of Justice
		The section assists with adoption of fire safety regulations, inspection of public buildings, establishment and promotion of fire prevention programs, licensing and endorsement of fire protection equipment entities, certification of local inspection programs, and the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin.
		These investigations include—but are not limited to—homicide and other violent crimes, organized crime activity, white collar crime, sex crimes, corruption, official misconduct, theft, complex financial crimes, and internal agency investigations.
		Division of Criminal Investigation drug enforcement teams operate throughout Montana and coordinate their efforts with several local drug teams as well as federal authorities.
	www.doj.state.mt.us /department/criminalinvestigationdivision.asp (604 words)

	Imprimus Forensic Services: Forensic Books: Fire Investigations
		Bombs and Bombings : A Handbook to Detection, Disposal, and Investigation for Police and Fire Departments
		A Fire Investigator's Handbook: Technical Skills for Entering, Documenting and Testifying in a Fire Scene Investigation
		NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2001 Edition
	www.imprimus.net /fire_investigations.htm (185 words)

	VERMONT STATE POLICE
		Fire Investigation Unit, also known as the Fire Marshal's Office, sworn state police detectives who are responsible for determining origin and cause of suspicious fires and those that result in serious injury or death.
		The Criminal Division works closely with the State Police Uniform Division, Homeland Security, prosecutorial staff, personnel from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, other law enforcement agencies and fire department personnel to bring justice to each case that is investigated.
		The Homeland Security Unit, Special Investigations Unit, and Bureau of Criminal Investigations.
	www.dps.state.vt.us /vtsp/bci.html (185 words)

	overview
		The investigation of fires and explosions in virtually every conceivable type of structure from the marine and aviation to industrial and domestic environments.
		For over 30 years the Burgoyne Group has undertaken the scientific based investigation of fires and explosions.
		SUMMERLAND fire disaster on the Isle of Man (1973)
	www.burgoynes.com /binc/HTML/Others/overviewpage.html (185 words)

	AAIB
		As a result of the investigation work conducted at Manchester, Ed Trimble was encouraged to embark on a (part-time) PhD thesis on fire management - particularly investigating fire related fatalities in previous accidents and research on the value and merits of areas to reduce fatality rate.
		Rob Carter briefed me on the general structure of the AAIB and I was also invited to sit in on a presentation given to the local fire service as part of their familiarisation of dealing with an aircraft accident.
		Although investigation of operations involving paying passengers is of primary importance, all accidents and serious incidents are investigated.
	www.users.bigpond.com /bruceandmeg/Churchill_Report/AAIB.htm (617 words)

	Philadelphia Fire Department
		This Department strives to fulfill its mission by employing strategies such as fire abatement and extinguishment; comprehensive fire prevention programs conducted throughout the community; fire investigation services to determine the origin and cause of fire; and the delivery of high quality, pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation in a timely and professional manner.
		This Department strives to fulfill its mission by employing strategies and tactics such as: fire abatement and extinguishment; comprehensive fire prevention programs conducted throughout the community; fire investigation services to determine the origin and cause of fire; and delivery of high quality, pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation in a timely and professional manner.
		The mission of the Philadelphia Fire Department is to provide efficient and effective fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Philadelphia.
	www.phila.gov /fire (332 words)

	story6500.htm
		Greencastle Fire Chief Bill Newgent, whose investigative team has been called to study the matter, confirmed only that the case is "under investigation" right now, stating that he feared the release of any further information could jeopardize the investigation.
		BRICK CHAPEL - A Saturday morning blaze that destroyed the Brick Chapel home of Charles Carter and his family has investigators concerned as to what may have happened in the time leading up to the fire.
		While the Carters try to focus on the fact that their family was spared physical harm from the fire, the same could not be said for a Greencastle firefighter who sustained a minor hand injury while fighting the flames.
	www.bannergraphic.com /copy/news/story6500.htm (332 words)

	Fire Department City of Canandaigua
		The Fire Prevention program was established to designate responsibilities related to fire prevention, investigation, and code enforcement.
		The Fire Administration program is responsible for fire protection policy and administration, investigation, equipment and apparatus maintenance, inspection and training supervision, contract administration departmental bookkeeping, records management, and relations with other departments, public safety agencies and the public at large.
		The goals of the Fire Administration's function are to develop and administer policies in accordance with the fire protection needs of the City and contracted districts, protect life and property from fire through effective supervision and maintain an effective force of trained personnel and sound equipment to answer all calls for aid.
	www.ci.canandaigua.ny.us /firedept.htm (572 words)

	mlfd.com v2.0 - the official homepage of the manhasset-lakeville fire dept., long island, ny
		The NCPD Fire Marshall's office was notified for an immediate investigation as well as the Arson squad.
		The fire is under investigation at this time.
		All visible fire was knocked down by 23:25 and overhaul and additional wetting of hot spots took place until the NCFM had arrived on scene.
	www.mlfd.com (1073 words)

	Imprimus Forensic Services: Forensic Books: Fire Investigations
		A Fire Investigator's Handbook: Technical Skills for Entering, Documenting and Testifying in a Fire Scene Investigation
		Bombs and Bombings : A Handbook to Detection, Disposal, and Investigation for Police and Fire Departments
		Fire and Arson Scene Evidence: A Guide for Public Safety Personnel
	www.imprimus.net /fire_investigations.htm (1073 words)

	Fire Marshal Investigating Manse Blaze
		The Nevada State Fire Marshal's Office has initiated an investigation into an early morning fire which completely destroyed a home at 4590 Manse Rd in Pahrump.
		The investigation into the exact cause of the fire is continuing.
		Deputy State Fire Marshal Anthony Cappucci says the fire began in the central part of the home's kitchen.
	www.dmvstat.com /news/99-132.htm (1073 words)

	FIRE - Class(room) Warriors
		FIRE said: "Brooklyn College must confirm that it tolerates dissent, that it is not conducting another secret investigation of one of its own professors." FIRE says the college has "disavowed any secret investigation."
		FIRE is a national civil liberties group that does what the American Civil Liberties Union should be doing but usually won't.
		In both the Johnson and the Swan cases, the colleges backed down when FIRE went public, but neither agreed to avoid using dispositions theory for apparently ideological purposes.
	www.thefire.org /index.php/article/6343.html (762 words)

	History of the Hydrocarbon Search Dog
		All Fire Services that maintain a research and investigation section and who in consequence, have the technological apparatus generally used by Fire Investigators to determine the presence of hydrocarbon substances, have already established their need for a hydrocarbon search dog.
		Fire Investigation dogs were first introduced to the world in 1964 and were the brainchild of Mr.
		The UK Fire services keenly watched "Star's" progress and having proved himself as a worthwhile addition to any arson investigators toolbox, several UK fire authorities followed the lead of the West Midlands Fire Service and sought to implement dogs in their respective services.
	www.scottishfireinvestigation.co.uk /page6.html (762 words)

	Philadelphia Fire Department
		This Department strives to fulfill its mission by employing strategies such as fire abatement and extinguishment; comprehensive fire prevention programs conducted throughout the community; fire investigation services to determine the origin and cause of fire; and the delivery of high quality, pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation in a timely and professional manner.
		This Department strives to fulfill its mission by employing strategies and tactics such as: fire abatement and extinguishment; comprehensive fire prevention programs conducted throughout the community; fire investigation services to determine the origin and cause of fire; and delivery of high quality, pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation in a timely and professional manner.
		The mission of the Philadelphia Fire Department is to provide efficient and effective fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Philadelphia.
	www.phila.gov /fire (332 words)

	CNN.com - Police probe subway 'cover up' - Feb. 21, 2003
		The fire spread rapildy through the six-car train, engulfing a second train that was permitted to pull into the station moments later.
		"Subway officials and experts said that the doors could close if the master key is removed," Cho Doo-won, the Daegu police official heading the investigation, told a news conference on Friday.
		South Korean police are investigating whether human error may have doubled the death toll in Tuesday's fire at a subway station in Daegu, and if an attempt was made to cover it up.
	edition.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/asiapcf/east/02/21/skorea.subway (559 words)

	FIRE - LoveToKnow Article on FIRE
		Research.Under the heading Fire Research should be included theoretical and experimental investigation as to materials and construction, combined with the chronicling of practical experience in fires, then the careful investigation and chronicling of, the causes of fires, assisted where necessary by a power for holding fire inquests in interesting, suspicious or fatal cases.
		Fire brigade budgets cannot allow for an active force being ready for such coincidences as an unusual number of large fires starting simultaneously, but they must allow for an ample strength always being forthcoming for the ordinary emergencies, and this with all due consideration for mens rest and possible sickness.
		Fire is considered in this article, primarily, from the point of view of the protection against fire that can be accorded by preventive measures and by the organization of fire extinguishing establishments.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FI/FIRE.htm (559 words)

	Fire Investigators Training for Investigations
		The evaluation of hazard information and the assessment of the relative risks associated with the investigation of fires and explosions are critical factors in the successful management of any investigation.
		Using internet connected computers in the workplace or home, fire investigators have access to programs on a wide variety of topics related to the field of fire investigations.
		A fire occurred on the night of Feb. 20, 2003, in The Station nightclub at 211 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island.
	www.cfitrainer.net (378 words)

	BBC NEWS England West Midlands Fire badly damages junior school
		Fire investigation officers are expected to remain at the scene for some time.
		An investigation is under way into the cause of the fire.
		Crews were called to Castle Bromwich Junior School by two police officers who noticed the fire as they drove past at about 0230 BST on Saturday.
	newsvote.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/west_midlands/3882729.stm (378 words)

	West Midlands Fire Service UK
		The handler is a member of the fire investigation section and when off duty the dog resides at the handlers home and becomes a part of the family.
		Earlier this year, West Midlands Fire Service carried out a feasibility study into using a hydrocarbon detector dog to assist in the investigation of arson incidents.
		Fire investigators have traditionally relied on either their own sense of smell or, where available, a hydrocarbon gas detector to detect the presence of accelerant.
	www.fire.org.uk /star.htm (378 words)

	On Lisa Rein's Radar: Adventures in Hacktivism Archives
		He talks about things like "Free Fire Zones" (where soldiers are allowed to shoot anything in the area -- including civilians, women and children, entire villages, you name it) -- and how these zones, by definition, violate the Geneva convention.
		This situation also hits home right now with the Iraq war, in that many of the acts that our soldiers are being ordered to carry out can be likened to these Free Fire Zones.
		Please let us know if you have conducted any investigation or inquiry of machine voting problems in the state, including the above described problems in Mahoning County, and the results of this investigation or inquiry.
	www.onlisareinsradar.com /archives/adventures_in_hacktivism/index.php (378 words)

	Fort Wayne Fire Department
		We will accomplish this mission through fire suppression, rescue, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and professional development training.
		It is the mission of the Fort Wayne Fire Department to prevent the loss of life and to control or reduce the loss of property by applying all of our professional knowledge and resources.
		This week is National Fire Prevention Week and as part of the purpose, the FWFD will be holding the annual WOWO Fire Drill.
	www.fwfd.org (327 words)

	Kings Cross fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fennell, Investigation into the King's Cross Underground Fire.
		The large number of casualties in the fire was an indirect consequence of a combustion phenomenon known as the trench effect.
		The fire was caused by rubbish and grease beneath wooden escalators being ignited, probably by a discarded match.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kings_Cross_fire (327 words)

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