In This Issue
Vol. 14 No. 2 (Spring 2006)
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Fire Findings is moving to new offices, testing and seminar facilities!
Check out the details of the move and what it means to you.
Special Report: Identifying burned remains
Among the many challenges investigators face when they sort through fire debris is identifying contents, yet finding those noncombustible components is an all-important task. Check out Editor Jack Sanderson’s tips for making the job an easier one at your next scene.
How it Works: Receptacle grades
If you have ever walked along the electrical supplies aisle of a “big-box” home improvement store, you probably find it difficult to believe Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) specifies only four grades of straight blade electrical receptacles. How is that possible when you see row after row of various duplex receptacles? Marketing, that’s how!
Returning to the fire scene
Returning to the scene is becoming more common in fire investigations and you’ll want to know how to make the best use of those return visits. The key? Knowing what steps to take to be well prepared.
What’s Inside
Ever hear other investigators talk about “Bakelite?” If you wonder what it is and how it relates to fire investigation, take a peek at this issue’s “What’s Inside” column.
And, in every issue:
Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing
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