- Author
- Nelson, H. E. | Tontarski, R. E., Jr.
- Coporate
- Hughes Associates, Inc., Baltimore, MD Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Washington, DC
- Report
- HAI Report 98-5157-001, April 1998,
- Book or Conf
- Fire Research for Fire Investigation, International Conference. Proceedings. ATF Inaugural Conference. HAI Report 98-5157-001. November 11-14, 1997, Baltimore, MD, 353 p., 1998
- Keywords
- fire investigtions | fire research | education | training
- Identifiers
- ATF Fire Investigation, Research and Education (F.I.R.E.)
- Abstract
- This book contains the report of the International Conference on Fire Research for Fire Investigation held at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport Sheraton Hotel. The Conference was held November 11-14, 1997. The purpose of the Conference was: - to assess the current state of the art of fire investigation and its use of scientific principles and methodology; - to identify fire investigation needs for research and education; - to recommend the role that the ATF Fire Investigation, Research and Education (F.I.R.E.) Center should play advancing fire investigation and research; and - to recommend capabilities and staffing for the F.I.R.E. Center based on the needs identified and analysis conducted. The appendices contain results of needs surveys conducted with ATF Certified Fire Investigtors and others, as well as the raw data generated by the Conference breakout groups used to develop the report recommendations. The Conference attendees represented a broad, diverse group that included fire investigators, fire researchers, academicians, and training/information specialists from five countries. This included representatives from a number of major fire investigation professional organizations. The program was a mix of formal presentations and breakout group exercises to address the Conference goals. Keynote speakers made presentations on fire investigation needs, fire scene reconstruction requirements, training/education necessities for investigators, and the role of fire research. These presentations provided a foundation to discuss the Conference objectives. The second day of the Conference also included a panel discussion on how fire testing is done around the world. Copies of the keynote spreakers' presnetations and a summary of the panel discussion comments are included in the appendices.