Fire and Explosion Investigation

You've probably heard breaking radio reports of an explosion that just occurred in your community. And you may have seen raging flames consuming a home or a business. But what you don't often see are the charred remains, remains that eventually may reveal the story of how the fire began. #1657

There is no doubt that the fire scene serves as a puzzle waiting to be solved, but with decades of experience, Crane Engineering is up to the challenge. In one case years ago, the melting point of a cast-iron skillet helped pinpoint the source of a tragic house fire.

Knowledge and technology are vital to a successful investigation. Crane's technical staff has extensive field-investigation experience and stays up-to-date on developing trends in litigation and technology. The result: A complete investigation team you can trust.

If you're looking for fire and explosion investigation answers, come to Crane Engineering with your questions related to

• Testing of appliances, materials, equipment, machinery, vehicles
• Electric/electrical systems
• Fuel gas systems and components
• Odorant analysis
• Product design/manufacturing defects
• Fire safety and protection systems evaluation
• Fire-science metallurgy
• Fire protection systems
• Fire sprinkler/fire suppression systems analysis

Serving

• Legal professionals
• Insurance companies
• Claims adjusters
• Fire investigators
• Other experts
• Fuel gas companies
• Other engineering firms

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For more information, contact Scott Sollars, P.E.