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The Fire Research Laboratory (FRL) is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a specialized federal police and regulatory organization within the United States Department of Justice....
 (ATF), an investigative agency within the United States Department of Justice
United States Department of Justice

The United States Department of Justice is a United States Cabinet department in the United States government of the United States designed to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans ....
. Located in Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville, Maryland

Beltsville is a census-designated place in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 15,691 at the 2000 census....
, the FRL is an innovative partnership among law enforcement, fire services, public safety agencies, academia and the private sector that uses the most advanced scientific, technical, educational, and training methods to make the ATF and its partners leaders in fire investigation science to serve and protect the public.

The Fire Research Laboratory does the following:










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The Fire Research Laboratory (FRL) is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a specialized federal police and regulatory organization within the United States Department of Justice....
 (ATF), an investigative agency within the United States Department of Justice
United States Department of Justice

The United States Department of Justice is a United States Cabinet department in the United States government of the United States designed to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans ....
. Located in Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville, Maryland

Beltsville is a census-designated place in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 15,691 at the 2000 census....
, the FRL is an innovative partnership among law enforcement, fire services, public safety agencies, academia and the private sector that uses the most advanced scientific, technical, educational, and training methods to make the ATF and its partners leaders in fire investigation science to serve and protect the public.

The Fire Research Laboratory does the following:

  • Conducts scientific research that validates fire scene indicators and improves fire scene reconstruction and fire evidence analysis;
  • Supports fire
    Fire

    Fire is the oxidation of a combustion material releasing heat, light, and various Chemical reaction products such as carbon dioxide and water....
     and arson
    Arson

    Arson is the crime of deliberately and maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires caused by lightning for example....
     investigations and the resolution of fire related crimes;
  • Develops improved investigative and prosecution procedures using scientifically validated methods that integrate the assets of the ATF
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a specialized federal police and regulatory organization within the United States Department of Justice....
     and its partners to enhance fire investigation personnel expertise;
  • Establishes a central repository for fire investigative research data that will be disseminated throughout the fire investigation community;
  • Develops an internationally recognized research and education center for the advancement of knowledge, technology transfer and case support related to fire cause investigation and fire scene reconstruction.


See also


  • Fire investigation
    Fire investigation

    Fire investigation, sometimes referred to as origin and cause investigation, is the analysis of fire-related incidents. After firefighters extinguish a fire, an investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the fire or explosion....
  • Fire science
  • Arson
    Arson

    Arson is the crime of deliberately and maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires caused by lightning for example....
  • Fire protection engineering
    Fire protection engineering

    Fire protection engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environments from the destructive effects of fire and smoke....
  • Fire Research Engineer


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