Investigating Residential Kitchen Fire Claims | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Ep. 26
Episode Summary
Join host Chris Nichols in this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast as he chats with National Fire Experts (NFE) Certified Fire Investigator Mark Howard about residential kitchen fires, including range top and cooktop fires. You’ll learn how NFE’s systematic approach to fire investigation helps answer questions adjusters ask about each unique claim. Chris and Mark will also discuss common kitchen fire causes, what interviews can contribute to an investigation, and much more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Discussed in This Episode
- Concerns from different types of adjusters handling kitchen fire claims
- Common kitchen fire causes
- The NFE approach to fire investigations
- What fire patterns can tell us
- Evidence testing and management for fire investigations
- Real examples of kitchen fire claim investigations
Additional Residential Kitchen Fire Resources:
- Article: 5 Questions To Ask After a Kitchen Fire
- Guide: Your Guide To Decoding Range Top Fires
- Webinar Recording: Investigating Residential Kitchen Fires
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