This advanced program will focus on proper investigative techniques as outlined in NFPA Fire Code921-Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. Internationally recognized authorities, including members of the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Investigations, its various task groups, and officials of NAFI and the NFPA will present illustrated in depth day long lectures covering:

• Analysis of Electrical Fire Causes

• Investigating the Explosion Scene

• Fire Scene Analysis

The 5th Vehicle Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Science and Technology Seminar is designed to meet the training requirements for the Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator Certification Program established by the National Certification Board. The investigation of fires and explosions in motor vehicles is a specialized aspect of fire investigation requiring specific knowledge and expertise.

• Basic Vehicle Operation

• Vehicle Research

• Information Sources

• Electrical Systems

• Scene Documentation

• Vehicle Documentation

• Fuel Systems

• Vehicle Fuels

• Vehicle Accident Documentation

• Use of Computer Programs

• Post-Crash Fuel Fed Fires

• FMVSS Standards

• SAE Standards

• "Black Box" Crash Data Retrieval

• "Hands-On" Field Examinations

• Staged Vehicles & Live Burns

• Case Evaluation of Staged Vehicles

• Vehicle Recalls – Service Bulletins

• Vehicle Products Liability