Thermometry in Fire Investigation and Analysis
P. Kennedy, 2011
Fire Science, Thermodynamics, Fire Investigation, Laboratory Testing
Understanding the Practical Use of Basic Thermometry in Fire and Explosion Investigations and Analyses
Thermometry is that branch of fire science/physics which studies the science, methodology, technology, instrumentalities, and practice of temperature measurement.
The days of the fire investigator ill-trained in science are over. The stakes are simply too high to allow to persist, the old-school mentality of considering fire investigation as a “blue collar” occupation. The competent, contemporary fire investigator and fire analyst are required to be educated in, and well conversant with, a myriad of scientific, engineering, and technological subjects. Among these topics is thermometry.
Understanding the basics of thermometry is not only fundamental to competent fire investigation and analysis, but is required by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Code© NFPA 1033-2009 the Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, in its section 1.3.8*: .