Lunchtime Lecture: Fire - The Investigation Process at Large Multi-agency Scenes

Speaker Profile:

John Galvin BSc(Hons) IEng FIFireE MCSFS IAAI-CFI IAAI-ECT: John has a Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honours, in Technology and holds Diplomas in Design and Pollution Control. A Certified Fire Investigator with the International Association of Fire Investigators and a Member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. John is also an Incorporated Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers. With over 30 years in the London Fire Brigade he gained experience and expertise in various departments including operations and training. A full time Fire Investigator since 1995, he has led the investigation on over 2000 fires (both accidental and deliberate), many of which were high profile and involved significant financial loss. He has investigated over 40 fatal fires, including those involving multiple fatalities and homicides. John has managed complex fire scenes including those of a forensically sensitive nature requiring the presentation of evidence relating to the origin and cause at the Central Criminal Court, Crown Court and Coroners Court.

Learning objectives:

• What is a large multi-agency loss scene.
• A better understanding of the issues encountered at large scenes.
• The need to identify key witnesses at the earliest opportunity.
• These points will be explained by the use of real life examples

Time: 12.30pm Buffet lunch; 1pm Lecture; 2pm Finish

Access is available through Pub du Vin entrance in Edmund St for people with mobility needs.

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