Books, DVDs and Equipment

Please browse our comprehensive catalog of books, DVDs, and diagnostic equipment related to fire investigation, vehicle theft and fraud, vehicle identification numbers, and accident reconstruction. Please contact us if you have any questions about our products or need more information about ordering.

Books & DVDs

Investigation of Motor Vehicle Fires, 4th edition
The 4th edition of our best seller has more than 80 new pages of information and photos, and is the one book you can't do without. Written by the vehicle fire expert, Lee S. Cole, it includes data the author has learned from fire experiments and investigations he has conducted during the last 30 years. Chapters cover everything from cause and origin to arson, combustible temperatures and explosions. Many high quality photographs help to convey all the information. Hardback. $49.95 Special Price $25.00!

Kirk's Fire Investigation, 6th edition
This book by John D. DeHaan has become one of the most widely read and well-accepted textbooks in the field of fire investigation. In an area of reconstructive investigation, which is subject to independent, subjective and sometimes biased thinking, there have been fewer points of error or disagreement raised with respect to this book than with any other similar text. Covers topics ranging from combustion and arson to sources of ignition, and much more. Hardbound, photographs and illustrations. $83.00

Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction
This book illustrates a totally new systematic approach for reconstructing fire scenes. The approach applies the principles of fire protection engineering along with forensic and behavioral science and uses actual fire cases to illustrate the concepts presented within the book. These examples shed a new insight into the forensic science, fire engineering and human factor issues. Intended for use by fire and law enforcement investigators, prosecutors and fire professionals. By John DeHaan and David J. Icove. Hardbound. 369 pages $69.00

Total Burn: Vehicle Interior Fire Behavior
Rarely can you observe the total process of a vehicle fire from ignition to total consumption. In this DVD from 2003, you will learn the following: how long does it actually take for a modern passenger vehicle to burn? How does the fire behave and progress throughout the vehicle when initiated in the interior? How do materials used in vehicles behave in a fire? Do the secondary fires alter the patterns and damage made from the origin fire? Eight sensors were placed throughout the vehicle to learn what temperatures were found as the fire grows and then spreads to other vehicle compartments. DVD. 20-25 minutes in length. $49.95 Sale $35.00!

Total Burn DVD
This DVD shows tests that Lee Cole and others conducted on a brand new 1988 Honda Prelude. These tests answer questions such as what temperatures will catalytic converters reach under an enriched mixture condition? Will 4 ounces of paper be sufficient to burn the interior of the present day car? Will transmission fluid spilled on an exhaust manifold burn in a flash fire? These tests and others help keep you up to date on what is possible in car fires. Although not completely clear visually, the information is extremely valuable. An exciting DVD for $49.95 Sale $25.00!

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Fraud Books

Claims, Costs & Crimes: How Insurance Fraud Artists Steal Billions
This revealing book identifies and explains insurance fraud from concept to prevention. All fascinating cases that Lee Cole has worked on during his lengthy career. Chapters include car thefts and fires, staged accidents, marine frauds, homeowners fraud - even an intricate murder case. "Possibly the best contribution Cole's book makes are the profiles or indicators of possible frauds ... Give this one a solid ten." (Peter C. Unsinger, San Jose State University) By Lee S. Cole. Softbound, 6"x"9, 150 pages. $18.95 Sale $10.00

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Diagnostic Equipment

3M Verifier Light
An excellent investigative tool to aid in your auto theft investigations. With the help of this easy to use light you can instantly see if VIN labels on automotive component parts are genuine or altered in any way. This may also be used with some states driver's licenses such as California, New York, and Missouri. A great deal at $13.95. Sale: $9.95

TIF8800A Combustible Gas Detector
with visual leak size indicators gives you the response you want. This highly reliable broad band combustible gas detector is extremely useful as a general purpose tool in any environment where gasoline, propane, natural gas, fuel oil, or even alcohol are used. As the combustible gas vapor source is approached, a "Geiger counter" signal increases in frequency and the red lights illuminate in sequence to show the intensity of the leak. Now you can see and hear your way to pinpointing dangerous leaks. Weight 15.5 oz., dimensions 8"x 3"x1.8". $289.95 Sale: $239.95

Model TIF8800
Everything the 8800A has except the visual leak size indicators. This one has the sound frequency only (no lights) to show where the leaks are located. A good deal at only $209.95.

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VIN Reference Books

Vehicle Identification 1998-99 contains the latest information on VINs, locations, meanings, interpretations and engine numbers. This volume contains information on motor vehicles manufactured worldwide including light trucks, vans and utility vehicles. Also includes diagrams on manufacturer's unique die stamps. The best book anywhere on motor vehicle identification. 6-3/4"x9-3/4". Only $18.00 Special! Only $10

Vehicle Identification 1996-97 contains the latest information on VINs, locations, meanings, interpretations and engine numbers. This volume contains information on motor vehicles manufactured worldwide including light trucks, vans and utility vehicles. Also includes diagrams on manufacturer's unique die stamps. The best book anywhere on motor vehicle identification. 6-3/4"x9-3/4". Only $18.00 Special! Only $10

Vehicle Identification 1994-95 contains information on VINs, locations, meanings, interpretations and engine numbers. This volume contains information on motor vehicles manufactured worldwide including light trucks, vans and utility vehicles. Also includes diagrams on manufacturer's unique die stamps. Softbound, 6-3/4"x 8-1/2". Only $18.00 Special! Only $10

Vehicle Identification 1992-93 contains information on VINs, locations, meanings, interpretations and engine numbers. This volume contains information on motor vehicles manufactured worldwide including light trucks, vans and utilities. Also includes diagrams on manufacturer's unique die stamps. Softbound, 6-3/4"x 8-1/2". Only $18.00 Special! Only $10

Vehicle Identification 1990-91 contains information on VINS, locations, meanings, interpretations and engine numbers. This volume contains information on motor vehicles manufactured worldwide including light trucks, vans and utility vehicles. Also includes diagrams on manufacturer's unique die stamps. Softbound, 6-3/4"x 8-1/2", 160 pages. $18.00 Special! Only $10