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Arson Publications

Document Type Title and Description
Report 2023 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 1.81 MB]

The AIR reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). 

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Laboratories Smoke/CO Alarm Activation on Lower Floor With Smoldering/Flaming Combustion Occurring on Upper Floor [PDF - 16.83 MB]

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.

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Laboratories Cartridge Casings Exposed to Fire [PDF - 3.2 MB]

One experiment was conducted to expose 48 cartridge casings to a fire in a single room compartment. 

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Laboratories Contribution of Paint to Fire Size [PDF - 7.06 MB]

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the contribution of oil-based paint to fire size in a two-story structure.

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Regulatory Arson and Explosives Training Requests for Non-ATF Employees - ATF Form 6310.1 [PDF - 928.52 KB]

This form is for federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel to apply for training conducted by ATF.

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Laboratories Gas Flow and Resulting Flame from Different Size Holes in CSST [PDF - 10.27 MB]

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. 

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Laboratories Contribution of Paint to Fire Size [PDF - 3.43 MB]

Eight experiments were conducted to investigate the contribution of paint to fire size in a wall corner configuration.

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Laboratories Temperature Characterization of a DeLonghi Type 3107 Oil-Filled Radiant Heater [PDF - 3.21 MB]

Three (3) experiments were conducted to characterize the approximate surface temperatures produced by a DeLonghi Type 3107 Oil-Filled Heater.

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Laboratories Evaluation of Ignitability of Carpet Using Multiple Ignition Devices [PDF - 11.87 MB]

Thirty-four (34) experiments were conducted to investigate the ignitability of carpet using five different ignition methods.

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Laboratories Iron Temperature [PDF - 872.56 KB]

One experiment was conducted to characterize the surface temperature of an electric iron operating at its highest setting.

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Laboratories Halogen Lamp Testing [PDF - 2.18 MB]

A series of nine experiments were conducted to observe and characterize the operation temperatures and heat flux of a halogen torchiere luminaire.

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Laboratories Evaluation of Ignitability of Carpet Using Methenamine Tablets [PDF - 1.68 MB]

Five (5) experiments were conducted to investigate the ignitability of carpet using a methenamine pill as the ignition source.

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Report 2022 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 4.42 MB]

The AIR reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). 

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Report 2020 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 5.2 MB]

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).

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Report 2019 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 3.6 MB]

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).

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Report 2016 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 3.14 MB]

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).

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Report 2018 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 6.57 MB]

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).

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Report 2017 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 3.88 MB]

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).

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Report 2015 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 4.68 MB]

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).

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Last Updated: August 21, 2025

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