Every 15 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
A residential fire occurs every 66 seconds. There is one civilian fire death every 118 minutes. There is one civilian fire injury every 18 minutes.
The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 86,000 of the 614,000 structural fires in the United States in a recent year were of an incendiary or suspicious nature.
Vehicle fires of suspicious origin involving automobiles, trucks, farm machinery and industrial equipment, marine vessels and vehicle cargo are also on the rise.
- Fire Investigators: Determination of the point of origin.
- Electrical Engineers: Possible electrical malfunctions and lightning damage.
- Civil/Structural Engineers: Determination of habitability and safety assessment of structures damaged by fire.
- Mechanical Engineers: Fuel system malfunctions and fuel-fired applications. Other accidental causes such as wood burning fireplaces and stoves.
- Architects: Assessment of code updates required for building re-use.
- Chemical Analysis: Laboratory analysis of samples for possibilities of accelerants, explosives, and flammability.
I-ENG-A® includes member firms with licensed fire investigators, electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers. Many are complemented by chemists, technicians and by their own laboratories. Together they provide all the expertise necessary for a complete and competent fire investigation.
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When SAS receives an inquiry from a potential client, SAS provides rapid turnaround on the request. Typically, a written quote listing our initial analysis of the problem together with our proposed approach to develop an effective and practical solution.
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