Kirk's Fire Investigation

Kirk's Fire Investigation, 8th Edition, presents a systematic approach to reconstructing fire scenes and conducting forensic fire analysis. Authors David J. Icove and Gerald A. Haynes combine fire protection engineering principles with forensic and behavioral science to explain the scientific basis of fire patterns and scene assessment.

The textbook details methods for determining fire origin, evaluating fire damage, and examining the motives and intents of arsonists. It also addresses the impact and tenability of fire environments on humans.

Meeting Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education guidelines for Fire Investigation and Analysis, the volume provides foundational preparation material for the International Association of Arson Investigators' Fire Investigation Technician and Evidence Collection Technician certification exams.