Fire Investigations- Origin & Cause

Skilled investigators look closely at clues to try and find the cause of a fire.

What is a fire investigation?
Fire investigations include the examination of any incidents that are related to a fire after the fire has been extinguished. These types of investigations are very similar to the types of investigations that occur at crime scenes, except the McHenry Township Fire Protection District is determining the Origin and Cause of the fire. Fire investigation is a field of forensic sciences dedicated to the determination of the origin and the cause of a fire. Determining the origin of the fire answers the question, "Where did the fire start?" Determining the cause of the fire answers the question, "Why did the fire start?"

After the Fire

After suffering a house fire, it might be difficult to determine what to do next. These steps will help you get back on your feet:

1. Find a safe place to stay. No matter the amount of damage, you likely can't stay in your own home. If staying with friends or family isn't an option, talk to your local disaster relief agency, such as the American Red Cross or Salvation Army. These organizations will help you find a safe place to stay temporarily.

Youth Firesetter Intervention Program Mission Statement

To identify the fire setting behavior of youths involved in the unsanctioned and/or unsupervised use of fire, determine the motivation for the fire setting behavior, and provide prevention education/intervention and referrals if warranted for these children and their families.

This program is for children up to age 18 who have a tendency toward fire curiosity behaviors. This is available in a private setting and can be scheduled by a parent, guardian, social worker or through court mandate.

Fire Investigations- Origin & Cause

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