Topics
Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation
Computer-Based Training
Introduction
Fire Science
- The fundamentals of fire science
Elements of Fire
Factors and Probability
Scientific Method
Defining the Question
Collecting Data
Forming Hypotheses
Testing
Conclusions
Practical Application
Fuels
- Characteristics of liquid, solid and gaseous fuel sources
Fluids
Characteristics
Flash Point
Autoignition-vehicle
Combinations of Fuels
Process
Case Study
Polymers
Properties of Polymers
Process
Gases
Characteristics
Ignition
- Identification of ignition sources in the vehicle environment
Autoignition
Surface Temperature
Process
Case Studies
Recall
Electrical
Arcing
Resistance
Case Studies
Battery
Arc Tracking
Static
Design
Process
Recall
Mechanical Spark
Case Study
Fire Pattern
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interpretation of burn and heat damage patterns
Evidence of Origin
Case Study
Myths
Wind and Attitude
Propagation
Windows & Doors
Collision Fires
Case Study
Roadway
External Heat
Heat Shadows
Metals
Propagation Time
Arson
- Tools used to identify arson
Motivation
Physical Evidence
Risk Factors
Consistency
Case Study
Collision Fires
- Considerations specific to collision fires
Type and Severity
Fire Location
Process
Examples
Case Study
Alternative & Hybrid
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Types of alternative vehicle fuel and drive systems
Types
Drive Systems
Electric
Process
Hybrid
Process
Alternative Fuels
Fuel Types
Case Studies
Process
Fire Suppression
-Vehicle fire detection and suppression systems
Detection
Suppression Systems
Passive
Active
Process
Resources
- Links to references within and outside the course
Form - Checklist (PDF)
Form - Detailed
Bibliography (PDF)
Glossary
Standards
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