The Role of a Fire Cause Investigator in Insurance Claims in Melbourne
When a fire causes damage to a property or vehicle in Melbourne, one of the most critical questions an insurer faces is: what caused it? The answer doesn't just determine liability — it shapes the entire outcome of a claim. This is where a professional fire cause...
Uncovering the Truth: A Guide to Fire Forensic Science
Fire investigation is a meticulous scientific process designed to uncover the truth behind a blaze. When the flames are extinguished and the smoke clears, the forensic investigator's work begins. Their goal is not merely to sift through ash, but to determine the...
What are the 7 Steps of the Scientific Method in Fire Investigation?
When a fire occurs, determining its origin and cause requires a methodical approach. Investigators rely on the scientific method to ensure their conclusions are based on evidence, not speculation. This process is the cornerstone of modern fire investigation forensic...
How Fire Investigations Determine Arson
Fire investigators determine arson by examining burn patterns and points of origin at the scene, testing debris for accelerants, gathering witness statements, and establishing motive, then weighing all of that evidence together to reach a scientifically defensible...
The Role of a Fire Investigator in Melbourne
Uncovering the Truth Behind Fire Incidents A fire investigator plays a critical role in uncovering the truth behind fire incidents. At Fire, Emergency, Management & Risk, based in Melbourne, VIC, our expertise in fire investigation ensures that every case is...
Own a PV solar array?
Installed PV solar arrays on structures require the installation of isolation switches both at the array and near the inverter. The National product safety database has several brands of DC isolators subject to National recalls. At FEMAR we are seeing an uptick the...
Own a multi point power board? Do you use it all the time?
Multi point extension power boards are fast becoming the fire risk that double adapters were 20 years ago. They are manufactured in China with little to no quality control. Power boards are designed for occasional, once in a while use, and are not designed to cope...
Truck driver’s, do you know the risk of under inflated tyres?
Poorly or under-inflated tyres can rub on guards, other tyres, the chassis or they can 'flap' around if very flat, causing friction and heat build up. Tyres in this state can become hot enough to ignite and in turn set fire to the whole truck. The resultant fire may...
Worried if items in your house have a propensity to catch fire?
Worried if your dishwasher or fridge could catch fire? Go to www.productsafety.gov.au There you will find all the products that have been recalled Nationally for safety reasons.