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If you believe electrical energy caused a fire, a good place to begin your exterior exam is at the source — the utility pole, assuming it’s an above-ground installation. Sounds easy enough, but what do you do after that? Learn some of the dos and don’ts of an exterior electrical exam.

Can you figure out what’s wrong with the electrical installations in these photos?

WAAS-enabled GPS receivers
A Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver may not be something you need at every fire scene, but the price is making it increasingly tempting to buy. In the right situation, you might find GPS a very handy tool. Learn how they work and how they may prove beneficial for your work.

"V" pattern discussion
Noted Kirk’s Fire Investigation author, John D. DeHaan, Ph.D., adds to the discussion about V-pattern testing Fire Findings conducted in 2001. Dr. DeHaan provides reasons for the creation of V-patterns in an excerpt from the new 5th edition of Kirk’s.

Special Report: Forced entry
Phillip Brooks, a recognized expert in forced entry, introduces Fire Findings’ readers to common knob-lock systems, how pin-tumbler locks work and how to go about examining key evidence after a fire. Find out how someone’s method of entry may provide clues about their motivations, too.

View a few photos from our 5-page special report.

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