The Fire Research Laboratory (FRL) is part of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). Located in Beltsville, Maryland, the FRL is an innovative 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 to make the BATFE and its partners leaders in fire investigation science to serve and protect the public. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE or ATFE) is a law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Annapolis Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq. ...

The Fire Research Laboratory does the following:

-Conducts scientific research that validates fire scene indicators and improves fire scene reconstruction and fire evidence analysis;

-Supports fire and arson investigations and the resolution of fire related crimes; For other uses, see Fire (disambiguation). ... this Arsonists redirects here. ...

-Develops improved investigative and prosecution procedures using scientifically validated methods that integrate the assets of the BATFE and its partners to enhance fire investigation personnel expertise; The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE or ATFE) is a law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice. ...

-Establishes a central repository for fire investigative research data that will be disseminated throughout the fire investigation community;

-Develops an internationally recognized research and education center for the advancement of knowledge, technology transfer and case support related to fire cause investigation and fire scene reconstruction;

External Links:

• BATFE Homepage
• Fire Research Laboratory Homepage