NCJ Number
78454
Date Published
Unknown
Length
0 pages
Annotation
Steve Hill of the National Fire Academy describes the nature of fire, heat transfer, classification of fires, and how fire spreads in a seminar on arson.
Abstract
Discussion focuses on the elements of fire (heat, fuel, oxygen); heat transfer through conduction, radiation, and convection; and types of Class A, B, C, and D fires. In addition, Hill explains the concept of flashpoint and factors in building construction that affect how fire progresses such as the existence of concealed spaces. Signs of arson are also discussed such as fire doors or sprinkler systems that fail to work.