Lunchtime Lecture: Fire - Origins, Behaviour and Insurance..
Lecture Details
Delivered by Dr Jake Irwin, a forensic scientist and Regional Manager at Hawkins; this seminar will summarise the scientific background of fire and its behaviour. He will cover case studies of deliberate and accidental fires, considering how these burn in real life situations, and therefore how to avoid them. Weather and venue permitting there will also be some live demonstrations.
A sandwich lunch will be provided from 12pm with the lecture due to commence at 12.30pm and finishing between 130 & 2pm.
Learning objectives:
Session Objectives:
- Understand the scientific principles of fire;
- Recognise how fire behaves;
- See how these principles can be applied in real situations;
- Recognise fire risks and how these can be mitigated;
Understand where to obtain further knowledge and expertise when required.
CII Accredited
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2 hours' CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.
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