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Forensic Fire Investigation
FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
Identify fire causes and improve safety with our professional forensic fire investigation services.
The causes and consequences of fire are of great importance to fire services, building owners, insurers, businesses and safety professionals. Detailed, independent and expert investigation is vital to identify the cause of a fire and uncover opportunities for improving fire safety.
In addition to analysing fire scenes and items involved in a fire, the burning behaviour of materials may also need to be analysed to determine how a fire potentially developed. Bureau Veritas operates a team of dedicated forensic fire investigators who have worked in the field of fire investigation across the UK for over 40 years.
KEY SERVICES FOR FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION
Our forensic fire investigation services provide comprehensive support to uncover the true cause of a fire. By using the latest tools and scientific methods, our fire investigators are sure to obtain accurate, reliable results that can be used for compliance, insurance claims and legal proceedings.
- Investigation of fire scenes to establish the area of origin and cause of the fire
- Detailed laboratory analysis of samples removed from fire scenes to identify any faults or likely sources of ignition
- Determining the burning behaviour of materials and how they may have contributed to fire development
- Measurement of material performance in standard and bespoke fire tests, including assessment and interpretation of results and comparison with any relevant standards
- Small-scale simulation of fire scenarios
- Non-destructive X-ray analysis of fire-damaged samples both in the laboratory and on scene
- Expert witness testimony relating to fire investigations (including deliberate and fatal fires) in support of legal actions, litigation and inquests
BUREAU VERITAS - EXPERTS IN FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION
The Fire Science and Chemical Management team at Bureau Veritas provide an expert testing and advisory service for the meticulous examination of fire scenes and samples for further analysis. Our experienced team has carried out hundreds of fire scene investigations alongside fire investigators from fire and rescue services and other agencies, examining thousands of samples removed from fire scenes. Our team will carry out a full investigation, starting with the scene investigation, selection and analysis of samples through to reporting and making recommendations for fire safety improvements.
Bureau Veritas maintains a purpose-built forensic fire investigation laboratory to which samples can be sent for further examination. Our fire investigators are experienced in determining whether or not an item was the cause of the fire or was damaged by an external fire.
In addition to forensic fire investigation, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) and has more than 190+ years of experience. As well as fire investigation, we can help provide you with services such as fire service scientific support or fire service training.
