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by Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens
Welcome to the Fire Investigation INFOCUS podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of origin and cause investigations. Join hosts Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens, experienced fire investigators, as they discuss all things fire investigation from the latest techniques, case studies, and challenges faced by professionals in this critical field. Through a community effort, this podcast aims to create a platform for investigators to learn from one another and grow together. Whether you're a seasoned investigator, a first responder, or simply curious about the science behind fire investigations, this bi-weekly podcast will provide valuable insights, expert interviews, and practical tips to enhance your knowledge and skills. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in fire investigation and join the conversation.
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- 1 weeks ago30 min
S.3 Ep.22- Live from IAAI-ITC Inside EKU’s Student Fire Research Projects
Send us Fan Mail In this episode recorded at IAAI ITC in St. Louis, Chasity talks with Eastern Kentucky University students about two research projects. One examines whether measuring the size of melted wire globules can help distinguish arc damage from melting in common 10, 12, and 14 gauge wires. The other explores how repeated plugging and unplugging may contribute to mechanical fatigue in receptacles and, potentially, overheating. Neither project offers a conclusive field tool yet; b...
- 3 weeks ago59 min
S.3 Ep.21- What Data Analytics Can Bring to Fire Investigation with Fire Marshal Melinda Rios
Send us Fan Mail Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens recap the California Conference of Arson Investigators’ fall conference, including live demonstrations, electrical training, and the strong turnout. They look ahead to the February conference, which will feature a live Scientific Advisory Work Group presentation and sessions on confirmation bias, fire dynamics, and defense challenges. They also share a short NFPA 921 refresher on the difference between a vapor and a gas. Guest Melinda Rios join...
- Sep 30, 202659 min
S.3 Ep.20- NFPA 921 Chapter 8 Summary: Active Fire Protection Systems
Send us Fan Mail What can fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and suppression equipment reveal about a fire? In this episode, Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens explore NFPA 921 (2024), Chapter 8: Active Fire Protection Systems, and how these systems can help investigators reconstruct fire timelines, evaluate fire spread, and test origin and cause hypotheses. They discuss fire alarm event logs, smoke and heat detection, projected beam detectors, linear heat detection, acoustic soot agglomeration, an...
- Sep 23, 202611 min
Embercast 5- Smart Outlets at Fire Scenes: Research with Madison Hall and Elias Phipps student and alumni of Eastern Kentucky University
Send us Fan Mail What can a fire investigator learn from the remains of a burned smart outlet? In this short episode, Chasity and Scott speak with Eastern Kentucky University students Madison Hall and Elias Phipps at the 2026 IAAI International Training Conference in St. Louis. They discuss their research on identifying Wi-Fi-enabled smart outlets after a fire and distinguishing their components from those of standard AC adapters. Madison and Elias burned and disassembled devices, then docume...
- Sep 16, 20261h 5m
S.3 Ep.19- Remembering 9/11, Stories From The Field, & Overdue Fan Mail
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens reflect on the 25th remembrance of September 11, 2001. Chasity shares what she remembers as a first grader in Kentucky, while Scott recalls watching the attacks as an off-duty firefighter and the lasting changes they brought to fire-service security, training, and emergency preparedness. Scott and Chasity also catch up on listener messages from aspiring and working fire investigators. They discuss the importance of continuing e...
- Sep 2, 20261h 14m
S.3 Ep.18- NFPA 921 Chapter 7 Summary- Building Systems
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens continue their NFPA 921 series with a breakdown of Chapter 7: Building Systems. They discuss how building design, construction methods, materials, concealed spaces, passive fire protection, and structural components can influence fire development, spread, and collapse. The conversation covers balloon-frame and platform-frame construction, lightweight wood trusses, fire barriers, steel protection methods including intumescent co...
- Aug 19, 20261h 4m
S.3 Ep.17- Snow-Covered Scenes & Unusual Ignition Sequences: Thinking Outside the Box with Investigator Dennis Zigrang
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens sit down with Fire Investigator Dennis Zigrang of Fire Cause Analysis of Idaho for a wide-ranging conversation about the realities of fire investigation across different environments, career paths, and investigative challenges. Dennis shares his journey from a 25-year career with the Long Beach Police Department into fire investigation, private-sector work, and eventually owning his own fire investigation company. He discusses ...
- Aug 12, 202613 min
Embercast 4- Research on Butane Refrigerators by Eastern Kentucky University Alumni Kaitlyn Cully & Reuben Jasinski
Send us Fan Mail In this short episode, Chasity and Scott sit down with Eastern Kentucky University seniors Reuben Jasinski and Kaitlyn Cully at the IAAI International Training Conference to discuss their fire research involving refrigerators using R-600a butane refrigerant. Their study examined whether fire investigators can distinguish between fires originating inside the refrigerator compressor compartment and fires originating externally based on resulting fire patterns and component dama...
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Welcome to the Fire Investigation INFOCUS podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of origin and cause investigations. Join hosts Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens, experienced fire investigators, as they discuss all things fire investigation from the latest techniques, case studies, and challenges faced by professionals in this critical field. Through a community effort, this podcast aims to create a platform for investigators to learn from one another and grow together. Whether you're a seasoned investigator, a first responder, or simply curious about the science behind fire investigations, this bi-weekly podcast will provide valuable insights, expert interviews, and practical tips to enhance your knowledge and skills. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in fire investigation and join the conversation.
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