Fire and Explosion Evidence and Debris Analysis

We assist fire investigators with sampling, examination, and analysis of evidence from fires and explosions. The services we offer include

• Site investigation
• On-site sampling
• Protocol development for evidence examination
• Evidence preservation
• Materials characterization, including fire debris
• Evaluation of damage

Standard Test Methods

We evaluate the reaction-to-fire and reaction-to heat of materials, including plastics, metals, combustible materials and flammable and combustible liquids according to standard test methods (UN, EPA, ASTM and NFPA). The services we offer include

• Flammability
• Burn rate
• Ignitability
• Heat release rate
• Combustion and thermal decomposition gas analysis

Custom Testing and Research

We evaluate the reaction-to-fire and reaction-to heat of materials including plastics, metals, combustible materials and flammable and combustible liquids using custom test methods tailored to the end-use application of the product or material. The services we offer include

• Bench-scale testing of materials, chemicals, composites, products, and sub-assemblies
• Medium-scale reconstructions of ignition scenarios and reaction-to-fire
• Full-scale fire exposure or burn testing
• Chemical and materials analysis before, during, and after heat and fire exposure