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|OrganizationName=Fire Research Laboratory | |||
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies | |||
|Mission=The FRL conducts scientific research to advance fire and arson investigation techniques. It supports the fire investigation community by providing on-scene support, remote technical assistance, and developing new investigative methodologies. | |||
|ParentOrganization=Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Laboratory Director | |||
|Services=Fire scene reconstruction; Research on fire behavior; Training for fire investigators; Forensic analysis | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=39.04954, -76.8926 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=6000 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705 | |||
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{{Short description|Research laboratory operated by the US Department of Justice}} | {{Short description|Research laboratory operated by the US Department of Justice}} | ||
The '''Fire Research Laboratory''' ('''FRL''') is part of the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] (ATF), an investigative agency within the [[United States Department of Justice]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atf.gov/arson/atf-fire-research-laboratory|title=ATF Fire Research Laboratory {{!}} Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|website=www.atf.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-04-18}}</ref> Located in Beltsville, Maryland, the FRL is a partnership among law enforcement, fire services, public safety agencies, academia and the private sector that uses the most advanced scientific, technical, educational, and training methods in fire investigation science to serve and protect the public.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2011-09-27 |title=National Fire Research Laboratory |url=https://www.nist.gov/el/fire-research-division-73300/national-fire-research-laboratory-73306 |journal=NIST |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The '''Fire Research Laboratory''' ('''FRL''') is part of the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] (ATF), an investigative agency within the [[United States Department of Justice]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atf.gov/arson/atf-fire-research-laboratory|title=ATF Fire Research Laboratory {{!}} Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|website=www.atf.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-04-18}}</ref> Located in | |||
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* Conducts scientific research that validates fire scene indicators and improves fire scene reconstruction and fire evidence analysis; | * Conducts scientific research that validates fire scene indicators and improves fire scene reconstruction and fire evidence analysis; | ||
* Supports | * Supports fire and arson investigations and the resolution of fire related crimes; | ||
* Develops improved investigative and prosecution procedures using scientifically validated methods that integrate the assets of the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|ATF]] and its partners to enhance fire investigation personnel expertise; | * Develops improved investigative and prosecution procedures using scientifically validated methods that integrate the assets of the [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|ATF]] and its partners to enhance fire investigation personnel expertise; | ||
* Maintains a central repository for fire investigative research data that will be disseminated throughout the fire investigation community; | * Maintains a central repository for fire investigative research data that will be disseminated throughout the fire investigation community; | ||