Fire Effects & Fire Patterns
Read NFPA 921 Chapter 6 Fire Effects & Fire Patterns
Read Chapter 14 IFSTA Fire Investigator
Identifying and Explaining Fire Patterns
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You will create a PowerPoint using five (5) of the photographs provided. You will describing the effects you observe within the photograph (charring, melting, oxidation, etc.). After that you will render an opinion on visible fire patterns. Finally you will discuss what created the pattern. You are being graded on your ability to recognize effects, patterns, and how they are formed. Be thorough in your explanations.
How to Complete the Assignment
Review the photographs provided here for this assignment: [link photographs]
Download a copy of each photgraph.
Use PowerPoint to create a presentation describing the effects you observe within the photograph (charring, melting, oxidation, etc.). After you describe the effects in each image, share your opinion on visible fire patterns observed in each photograph. Then explain what you think created the pattern
Assignment 3: Identification and discussion of fire effects and observations
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| Element | Earned Points | Points Possible |
| General Guidelines of Presentation Presentation well organized Ideas presented clearly and with logical flow to presentation.Follow APA style, 6th edition guidelinesIncludes title slide and references pageProfessional writing and Grammar | 30 | |
| Content of Presentation Introduction to presentation Focus is clear and coherent. Correct number of photographs are present in the presentation. Illustrations are utilized where necessary to assist with discussion. Understanding of subject is evident. Observations are discussed and effects are identified properly.Ideas and concepts are substantive and well-developed.Assertions are clearly supported and/or illustrated.Paper includes a detailed discussion of fire compartment development and the dynamics of the development. | 45 | |
| Total Points for Paper | 75 | |
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