The lecture will be on ‘Forensic fire investigation: The underpinning fire science and investigative methodologies’ by Dr Chris Foster
When unchecked, fire causes many fatalities, a greater number of serious injuries, and annual social and economic losses in the UK typically exceeding £10 billion. Chris will describe the stages in the growth of a fire from ignition to fully developed, and the way in which physical, chemical and dimensional factors influence each stage in its development and spread beyond the compartment of origin.
Ignition criteria will be defined in terms of the properties of the
material first ignited and the characteristics of the ignition source. He will use the Kings Cross Underground fire to illustrate the application of these principles to the investigation of large-scale
disasters.
Chris will describe the investigative methodology, referring to evidence found at scenes of accidental and deliberately started fires, and will review advances in both on-scene and laboratory analytical techniques.
Details of the lecture can be found overleaf. The lecture will be preceded by the Society AGM at 17:45. Tea and coffee will be served beforehand at 17:00 and a drinks reception will follow, for which there are limited spaces offered on a first come first serve basis
Registration
Please register your place by emailing either “Inaugural-lecture only” or “Inaugural-lecture and wine reception” to events@iesf.co.uk
When unchecked, fire causes many fatalities, a greater number of serious injuries, and annual social and economic losses in the UK typically exceeding £10 billion. Chris will describe the stages in the growth of a fire from ignition to fully developed, and the way in which physical, chemical and dimensional factors influence each stage in its development and spread beyond the compartment of origin.
Ignition criteria will be defined in terms of the properties of the
material first ignited and the characteristics of the ignition source. He will use the Kings Cross Underground fire to illustrate the application of these principles to the investigation of large-scale
disasters.
Chris will describe the investigative methodology, referring to evidence found at scenes of accidental and deliberately started fires, and will review advances in both on-scene and laboratory analytical techniques.
Details of the lecture can be found overleaf. The lecture will be preceded by the Society AGM at 17:45. Tea and coffee will be served beforehand at 17:00 and a drinks reception will follow, for which there are limited spaces offered on a first come first serve basis
Registration
Please register your place by emailing either “Inaugural-lecture only” or “Inaugural-lecture and wine reception” to events@iesf.co.uk
