| Document Type | Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Report | 2023 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The AIR reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Smoke/CO Alarm Activation on Lower Floor With Smoldering/Flaming Combustion Occurring on Upper Floor
Four experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms located on the bottom floor of a two-story structure with respect to combustion on the upper floor. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Cartridge Casings Exposed to Fire
One experiment was conducted to expose 48 cartridge casings to a fire in a single room compartment. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Contribution of Paint to Fire Size
Two experiments were conducted to investigate the contribution of oil-based paint to fire size in a two-story structure. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | Arson and Explosives Training Requests for Non-ATF Employees - ATF Form 6310.1
This form is for federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel to apply for training conducted by ATF. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Gas Flow and Resulting Flame from Different Size Holes in CSST
Seventy-five experiments were conducted to determine the flow rate of gas emanating from different size holes in corrugated stainless-steel tubing (CSST) and to determine if the resulting flame was stable or if an obstruction was required near the hole to prevent the flame from blowing off and self-extinguishing. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Contribution of Paint to Fire Size
Eight experiments were conducted to investigate the contribution of paint to fire size in a wall corner configuration. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Temperature Characterization of a DeLonghi Type 3107 Oil-Filled Radiant Heater
Three (3) experiments were conducted to characterize the approximate surface temperatures produced by a DeLonghi Type 3107 Oil-Filled Heater. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Evaluation of Ignitability of Carpet Using Multiple Ignition Devices
Thirty-four (34) experiments were conducted to investigate the ignitability of carpet using five different ignition methods. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Iron Temperature
One experiment was conducted to characterize the surface temperature of an electric iron operating at its highest setting. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Halogen Lamp Testing
A series of nine experiments were conducted to observe and characterize the operation temperatures and heat flux of a halogen torchiere luminaire. Published/Revised: |
| Laboratories | Evaluation of Ignitability of Carpet Using Methenamine Tablets
Five (5) experiments were conducted to investigate the ignitability of carpet using a methenamine pill as the ignition source. Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2022 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The AIR reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2020 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2019 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2016 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2018 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2017 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
| Report | 2015 - Arson Incident Report (AIR)
The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). Published/Revised: |
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Last Updated:
August 21, 2025
