Behind the Scenes of Fire Investigation with Candace Ashby

<p>Indianapolis (IN) Battalion Chief Candace Ashby joins host Billy Hux to discuss her career in the fire service and private fire investigation. Ashby shares how she launched her own investigation firm in 1999 and developed a practice focused on complex civil insurance and legal cases.</p><p>The conversation explores the differences between criminal and civil fire investigations, the role of the scientific method in determining fire cause, and how overhaul practices can affect evidence. Ashby also discusses the importance of acknowledging uncertainty and presenting defensible findings in court.</p><p>This episode offers practical insight into evidence preservation, fire investigation methodology, and the pursuit of accurate, evidence based conclusions.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: <a href="http://TheFireStore.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TheFireStore.com</a></p>