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No sooner is the 2004 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, released than technical committee members begin work on the 2007 edition. Committee chairman, Daniel Churchward, explains the process for updating NFPA 921 and how you can submit a proposal or comments.

Hoarding behavior and fires
You’ve been to fire scenes where junk is piled throughout the house. Hoarders collect so many items it can clutter living spaces and cause structural problems in the home. Find out who is at risk for hoarding and what you can do as a fire investigator if you have to investigate a fire in a hoarder’s home.

Special Report: Clues from smoke stains and soot
Smoke stains can help investigators determine where contents were located during a fire by studying protected areas, but did you know you can also use smoke stains to determine a fire’s origin?

Here are a few photos from Editor Jack Sanderson’s report.

How it Works: Gas grill igniter
Spring brings the grilling season and we feature two stories this issue on gas grills. Find out how a grill’s spark igniter works and learn from our case study how a lack of maintenance has the potential to lead to fires.

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Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing

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