Investigation
The Fire Investigation Division is charged with determining the origin and cause of fires throughout the State. Fire investigators also serve as instructors for local fire departments and law enforcement agencies, collect evidence at fire scenes, collaborate with other state and federal agencies, conduct criminal investigations and provide public education.
Most Kansas fire departments and law enforcement agencies do not have a certified fire investigator on staff, and they will request our assistance when they suspect a fire had an incendiary cause, when fatality or serious injury occurs, and when property damage is severe.
When a determination is made that a fire was caused by arson, a careful and complete investigation will follow. In cooperation with local law enforcement officials and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, our investigators will completely evaluate the fire scene for evidence and conduct interviews.
Arson is a complex crime, sometimes committed as part of an insurance fraud; sometimes committed to conceal other crimes such as burglary, embezzlement or even homicide.
| Chief of Investigations | |
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| Rose Rozmiarek | (785) 296-3401 |
| Administrative Specialists | ||
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| Investigation Division | Carolyn | (785) 296-8984 |
| Explosives Unit | (785) 296-0154 |
| Special Agents - Fire & Explosives | |
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| NE North Kansas | Lamar Shoemaker |
| NE South Kansas | Jeff Davis |
| NE Kansas |
Wally Roberts |
| SE North Kansas | John Harrison |
| SE West Kansas | Michael Tippie |
| SW Kansas | Kris Smyth |
| North Central Kansas | Rod Oldridge |
| South Central Kansas | Brad Agnew |
| Central Kansas | Paul Thomas |
| NW Kansas | Jason Reece |
