"Practical Fire and Arson Investigation, Third Edition" continues to inform all levels of investigators in the practice of investigating fires. From determining origin and cause, through interviews and documentation, to court testimony, this best-selling text covers all aspects of a typical arson investigation and uses recent cases studies from the author's investigations. Special chapters detail fires that result in fatalities, vehicular fires, and evidence collection. This edition includes the investigation of arson as a terrorist act, an exhaustive glossary of terms, and an eight-page color insert showing details of flames, smoke, and burn patterns.

Author Biography

Peter Vallas Associates Incorporated, New York, USA Practical Homicide Investigation Inc, New York, USA