The third edition of the textbook correlates to the 2011 edition of NFPA 921 and addresses the job performance requirements defined in the 2009 edition of NFPA 1033. After reviewing fire science, the 26 chapters explain the principles of planning a fire investigation and describe the different types of explosions, incendiary fires, appliance hazards, motor vehicle fires, wildfire investigations, and marine fires. Color photographs illustrate fire patterns, building construction, safety equipment, evidence documentation, electrical damage, and fuel systems. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)