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Priority Action Report Fire Debris and Explosives
Subcommittee Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis SAC
Vincent J. Desiderio February 17, 2015
Fire Debris and Explosives
The OSAC Subcommittee on Fire Debris and
Explosives will focus on standards, guidelines, and
resources related to the scientific examination and
analysis of materials associated with fire and explosion investigations.
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Fire Debris and Explosives
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Subcommittee Leadership
Position Name Organization Term Email
Chair Vincent Desiderio US Postal Inspection Service
3 Years [email protected]
Vice Chair Susan Hetzel SEA Limited 4 Years [email protected]
Executive Secretary
Brenda Christy Virginia Department of Forensic Science
2 Years [email protected]
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Subcommittee Members # Name Organization Term Email
1 Philip Antoci New York City Police Department 4 Years [email protected]
2 Dr. Andrew T. Armstrong Armstrong Forensic Laboratory 3 Years [email protected]
3 Marcela Brown National Institute of Standards and Technology 4 Years [email protected]
4 Inge Corbin Defense Forensic Science Center 3 Years [email protected]
5 Michelle Evans Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 3 Years [email protected]
6 Dr. Adam Hall Northeastern University 4 Years [email protected]
7 Dennis C. Hilliard Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory 2 Years [email protected]
8 Judith L. Hoffman Montana State Crime Laboratory 2 Years [email protected]
9 Dr. Katherine Hutches Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 3 Years [email protected]
10 Douglas Klapec Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 4 Years [email protected]
11 Wayne Moorehead Pennsylvania State University 4 Years [email protected]
12 Robert F. Mothershead II Federal Bureau of Investigation 2 Years [email protected]
13 Reta Newman Pinellas County Crime Laboratory 2 Years [email protected]
14 Dr. Jimmie C. Oxley University of Rhode Island 2 Years [email protected]
15 William A. Randle Missouri State Highway Patrol 3 Years [email protected]
16 Dr. Michael Sigman University of Central Florida 3 Years [email protected]
17 Lisa Windsor Tucson Police Department Crime Lab 3 Years [email protected] 5
Subcommittee Liaisons
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Position Name
QIC Liaison Reta Newman
HFC Liaison Dr. Katherine Hutches
LRC Liaison Philip Antoci
KAVI Liaison Dr. Adam Hall
Standards/Guidelines Reviewed Title Organization
E1386-10: Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Solvent Extraction
ASTM International
E1387-01: Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography
ASTM International
E1388-12: Standard Practice for Sampling of Headspace Vapors from Fire Debris Samples
ASTM International
E1412-12: Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Passive Headspace Concentration With Activated Charcoal
ASTM International
E1413-13: Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration
ASTM International
E1618-14: Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
ASTM International
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Standards/Guidelines Reviewed Title Organization
E2154-01(2008): Standard Practice for Separation and Concentration of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Passive Headspace Concentration with Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME)
ASTM International
E2451-13: Standard Practice for Preserving Ignitable Liquids and Ignitable Liquid Residue Extracts from Fire Debris Samples
ASTM International
E2881-13-Standard Test Method for Extraction and Derivatization of Vegetable Oils and Fats from Fire Debris and Liquid Samples with Analysis by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
ASTM International
NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
NFPA
NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations NFPA
NFPA 1033: Standards for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator NFPA
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Standards/Guidelines Reviewed Title Organization
Recommended Guidelines for Forensic Identification of Post-Blast Explosive Residues
SWGFEX
Recommended Guidelines for Forensic Identification of Intact Explosives
SWGFEX
Standard Guide for Fire Debris Report Writing SWGFEX
Standard Guide for a Systematic Approach to the Analysis of Fire-Related Samples for Ignitable Liquids and their Residues
SWGFEX
Quality Assurance Guide for the Forensic Analysis of Ignitable Liquids SWGFEX
A Guide to Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation SWGFEX
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Standards/Guidelines Reviewed Title Organization
Instructors’ Training Curriculum Guide to: A Guide to Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation
SWGFEX
Guides for Fire Debris and Explosives Analysis Training SWGFEX
Standard Practice for Archiving Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts
SWGFEX
AS 5239: Examination of Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris Australian Document
Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Reconnaissance and Surveillance
US Military
NCFS and URI Databases UCF-NCFS, URI
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Standards to Move Forward
Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process: (Registry, SDO, Canvass)
E2881-13-Standard Test Method for Extraction and Derivatization of Vegetable Oils and Fats from Fire Debris and Liquid Samples with Analysis by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
ASTM International
Registry
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Guidelines to Move Forward Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process:
(Registry, SDO, Canvass)
E1386-10: Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Solvent Extraction
ASTM International
Registry/SDO
E1412-12: Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Passive Headspace Concentration With Activated Charcoal
ASTM International
Registry/SDO
E2451-13: Standard Practice for Preserving Ignitable Liquids and Ignitable Liquid Residue Extracts from Fire Debris Samples
ASTM International
Registry
NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations NFPA Registry
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Task Groups Formed
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Task Group Name: Document Development and Evaluation Task Group Chair Name: Michelle Evans Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
•Tasks to Consider: •Evaluation of existing standards and guides • Identification of gaps in the catalog of standards and guides
•Development of new standards and guides in order to fill any gaps
Task Groups Formed
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Task Group Name: Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group Chair Name: Dr. Katherine Hutches Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
•Tasks to Consider: •Evaluation of existing reporting practices and field related terminologies
•Development of report writing and terminology guides
• Identification and development of tools for courtroom preparation and presentation
Task Groups Formed
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Task Group Name: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Task Group Chair Name: Judith L. Hoffman Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
•Tasks to Consider: •Development of method and instrument validation guides
•Develop guides for proficiency and competency testing
•Evaluate and further develop analyte and testing databases
Task Groups Formed
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Task Group Name: Research and Training Task Group Chair Name: Dr. Adam Hall Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
•Tasks to Consider: •Evaluation and development of training guides
•Evaluate, compile, and maintain lists of relevant literature references
•Evaluate current research and assess areas of need
Topic 1: Move ASTM Documents to the Registry of Standards and Guidelines
Priority Level: High • Develop revisions and submit them to ASTM for consideration for
the following: E1386-10, E1388-12, E1412-12, E1413-13, and E1618-14
• Goal: Submit group recommendations for improvements and move additional documents on to the Registry as either Standards or Guidelines
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Task Group Name: Document Development and Evaluation Task Group Chair Name: Michelle Evans Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
Standards/Guidelines to Move Forward
Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process: (Registry, SDO, Canvass)
E1388-12: Standard Practice for Sampling of Headspace Vapors from Fire Debris Samples
ASTM International
SDO
E1413-13: Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration
ASTM International
SDO
E1618-14: Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
ASTM International
SDO
Topic 1: Move ASTM Documents to the Registry
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Committee Action Plan
Priority (high/med/low/) Planned Actions Approx.
Deadline Assignee
High Review documents and prepare revisions for submission to ASTM.
April 1, 2015 Document Development and Evaluation Task Group
Topic 1: Move ASTM Documents to the Registry
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Topic 2: Develop General Guides for Fire Debris and Explosives Analysis
Priority Level: High • Further develop existing documents in these areas to create
general guidelines for the analysis of fire debris and explosives • Review internally and eventually get these documents to either
an SDO or through the canvass process
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Task Group Name: Document Development and Evaluation Task Group Chair Name: Michelle Evans Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
Documents to Consider
Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process: (Registry, SDO, Canvass)
Recommended Guidelines for Forensic Identification of Intact Explosives
SWGFEX SDO
Recommended Guidelines for Forensic Identification of Post-Blast Explosive Residues
SWGFEX SDO
Standard Guide for a Systematic Approach to the Analysis of Fire-Related Samples for Ignitable Liquids and their Residues
SWGFEX SDO
Topic 2: Develop General Guides for Fire Debris and Explosives Analysis
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Committee Action Plan Priority (high/med/low/) Planned Actions Approx.
Deadline Assignee
High Create general fire debris analysis guide draft document.
August 1, 2015
Document Development and Evaluation Task Group
High Create general explosives analysis guide draft document.
December 1, 2015
Document Development and Evaluation Task Group
Topic 2: Develop General Guides for Fire Debris and Explosives Analysis
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Topic 3: Terminology
Priority Level: High • Develop glossaries for fire debris and explosives terminology • Move towards creating Standard Terminology document via the
ASTM process
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Task Group Name: Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group Chair Name: Dr. Katherine Hutches Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
Documents to Consider
Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process: (Registry, SDO, Canvass)
Glossary of Terms SWGFEX SDO
Topic 3: Terminology
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Committee Action Plan Priority (high/med/low/) Planned Actions Approx.
Deadline Assignee
High Review current document Complete Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group
High Make additions as necessary Complete Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group
High Task Group Review March 1, 2015 Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group
High Subcommittee Review August 1, 2015 FD&E Subcommittee
Topic 3: Terminology
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Topic 4: Report Wording
Priority Level: High •Review current report practices and develop best practices document for reporting
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Task Group Name: Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group Chair Name: Dr. Katherine Hutches Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
Documents to Consider
Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process: (Registry, SDO, Canvass)
E620-11 Standard Practice for Reporting Opinions of Scientific or Technical Experts
ASTM International
Review
E1618-14: Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
ASTM International
Review
Standard Guide for Fire Debris Report Writing
SWGFEX Review
Topic 4: Report Wording
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Committee Action Plan
Priority (high/med/low/) Planned Actions Approx.
Deadline Assignee
High Review current documents and determine if they are suitable
April 1, 2015 Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group
High Develop current documents or start working on new document
May 1, 2015 Reports, Interpretation, and Terminology Task Group
Topic 4: Report Wording
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Topic 5: QA/QC
Priority Level: High • Develop QA/QC resources for the handling and analysis
of fire debris and explosives • General QA/QC guides • Validation guides • Proficiency and competency testing considerations
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Task Group Name: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Task Group Chair Name: Judith L. Hoffman Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
Documents to Consider
Title Organization Suggested OSAC Process: (Registry, SDO, Canvass)
Quality Assurance Guide for the Forensic Analysis of Ignitable Liquids
SWGFEX Review
Topic 5: QA/QC
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Committee Action Plan Priority (high/med/low/) Planned Actions Approx.
Deadline Assignee
High Review available documents April 1, 2015 QA/QC Task Group
High Develop GC/MS instrument validation guide for fire debris
August 1, 2015 QA/QC Task Group
High Develop general QA/QC guides for fire debris and explosives analysis
October 1, 2015
QA/QC Task Group
Medium Develop best practices guide for proficiency and competency testing in the fire debris and explosives disciplines
October 1, 2015
QA/QC Task Group
Topic 5: QA/QC
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Topic 6: Research and Training
Priority Level: Medium • Work on research needs document • Review and further develop existing training resources
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Task Group Name: Research and Training Task Group Chair Name: Dr. Adam Hall Task Group Chair Contact Information: [email protected]
Additional Items of Interest
• Development and validation of standards for the handling and analysis of explosives and fire debris
• Development of objective criteria for determining if an ignitable liquid residue is present
• Integration of the use of existing databases for interpretation considerations
• Compilation and preparation of materials to assist the legal process with respect to the fire debris and explosives disciplines
• Work on collaborations with the Fire Scene and Explosion, Gunshot Residue, and Materials subcommittees
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Summary Rank Topic Area
1 Move ASTM documents to the Registry
2 Develop general analysis and QA/QC guides
3 Develop Standard Terminology
4 Develop report writing guide
5 Develop best practices guide for proficiency and competency testing
6 Develop and deliver training resources
• The task groups are already hard at work tackling these challenges.
• We are fortunate to have a strong foundation to work off of due to the hard work and tremendous efforts put forth by the dedicated members of TWGFEX and the ASTM E30 Committee.
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