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A member of the National Fire Protection Association, Jeff Tanski is the owner of Veritas Fire Consulting, a fire investigation and analysis company. Jeff Tanski is a certified fire investigator by the International Association of Arson Investigation.
Usually done after a fire has been put out, fire investigation is the practice of examining fire-related incidents by closely surveying the damage scene. A fire investigation is done to establish the origin and cause of the fire. Fire investigation requires knowledge of chemical and physical properties of fire, including its effect on various substances.
During a fire investigation, investigators collect physical evidence from the scene and examine the physical attributes of the scene. Accelerants, specific burn patterns, and tampered utilities are some examples of evidence collected from fire scenes. After a thorough analysis, fire investigators can determine if the fire is caused by an accident or a deliberate event. In some cases, fire investigation may detect criminal activity and serve as a useful key in criminal charges.
In arson cases, a fire investigator may bring authoritative testimony to the court to shine a light to help in winning a conviction.
