Introduction

An arson investigator is part fire scientist, part detective. Arson investigators help determine the cause of the blaze and whether criminal activity was involved.

Does this sound like an interesting career? Learn more about How to Become an Arson Investigator from FireScience.org.

In this lesson, we will begin by learning the basics of fire science.

A firefighter using a fire hose on a burning building.

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Identify the required elements of a combustion reaction.
  • Define the types of combustion and give examples of.

Essential Questions

  • What are the types of combustion reactions?

Enduring Understandings

  • Forensics requires a team of practitioners representing all areas of science.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation standards: 35.