Fire Posts

All articles under the 'fire' category.

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Electrical Fire Investigations in the U.S.: Identifying Failures, Arc Mapping, and Evidence Collection

A Fire Science article explaining how U.S. investigators analyze electrical systems, identify arc sites, and determine whether electricity caused or contributed to a fire.

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Fire Investigation Basics: How U.S. Fire Investigators Identify the Cause of a Fire

A detailed Fire Science article explaining fire investigation techniques used across the United States, including burn patterns, ignition analysis, and forensic methods.

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Fire Scene Documentation: Why Accurate Recording Matters in U.S. Fire Investigations

A complete guide to fire scene documentation in the United States, including photography standards, note-taking, diagramming, and best practices from NFPA 921.

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Modern Fire Suppression Tactics in the United States: What Every Fire Science Student Should Know

A comprehensive look at modern U.S. firefighting tactics, suppression strategies, hose operations, ventilation, and NFPA-based training standards.

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Understanding Fire Behavior: A Complete Guide for U.S. Fire Science Students

A deep, student-friendly explanation of fire behavior, combustion, heat transfer, and ignition sources—designed for Fire Science learners in the United States.

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Wildland Fire Investigations: How U.S. Investigators Determine Ignition in Forest and Brush Fires

A detailed overview of wildland fire investigation methods in the United States, including fire spread indicators, fuel analysis, weather data, and point-of-origin techniques.

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Why Wildfires Are Getting Worse in the United States

Explore the real reasons why U.S. wildfires are growing in size, speed, and intensity — and what firefighters and families can do to stay prepared.