Origin + Cause

Understanding the origin and cause of a fire is the start to most fire investigations. Our real-world cause and origin expertise extends to scene documentation, evidence collection and burn pattern analysis. We rely on the scientific method to collect and synthesize data, develop hypotheses and rigorously test to determine an area of origin and cause that is well substantiated by case facts and fire science. We analyze fire cause and origin dynamics, pattern formation and damage assessment and develop practical forensic tools for fire scene investigations such as spill fire pattern interpretation and ignitable liquid residue sampling

No matter the origin, cause or complexity, our forensic experts are ready to investigate. We’re nationally and internationally certified fire investigators and have been members of the NFPA 921 Technical Committee of Fire and Explosion Investigation since its inception, serving on more than 30 codes and standards committees, including 15 committee chair positions. We’re supported by our deep expertise in fire sciences and investment in our in-house laboratories, industry research and engineering expertise.