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Investigations

Fire investigations play an important role in prevention of fires through the determination of flawed designs that cause the ignition of fires and explosions and through the apprehension of person(s) guilty in the intentionally damaging of property by fire or explosion.

When a fire or explosion occurs, suppression officers are the first to start the investigation of the origin and cause of the incident. If the incident is deemed intentional, suspicious or undetermined in nature, Tallahassee Fire Department Investigators begin the tasks necessary to determine its origin and cause. Investigators work with other city, county, state and federal investigators.

You can help with the fight against arson. If you or any one you know has information relating to a fire or explosion, send us a confidential email.

If you need to get a copy of a fire report, please fill out the form below:

  • Fire Report Request (PDF)

For more information on an investigation, please contact the Prevention Division at 850-891-6600.

The Steps in the Fire Investigation Process

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
This is an overview of what the Investigator starts with to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Conducting a systematic backwards fire scene examination, the Investigator can identify the area of origin Through witness statements it was determined the lawn mower had been used and parked in the garage a few minutes before the fire.
Step 4 Step 5 If you or anyone you know has information concerning a fire, you can send a confidential tip to our investigators.
Burn patterns point to the lawn mower as a possible cause for the fire. The area shows there was a plastic container next to the lawn mower.  The heat from the mower's muffler caused the container to ignite.
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