Enhancing Fire Investigation Expertise

Nick Carey Fire training

As part of our commitment to continuous professional development, Hawkins recently hosted a comprehensive electrical training programme, led by Fire Expert Nick Carey and Electrical Engineer David Edwards. The training, delivered to our experts, covered two key courses: Electricity for Fire Investigation and Electrical Installations & Testing. These sessions covered a broad spectrum of topics – from the fundamentals of electricity to the operational principles of domestic wiring systems. Attendees engaged in hands-on exercises, including the installation of consumer units and the live testing of appliances to the point of failure. The training combined classroom-based theory with practical exercises, including: Live demonstrations of domestic appliances and wiring pushed to failure, offering insight into how electrical faults can lead to fire Installation of a mock domestic circuit, including consumer units, sockets, and lighting, to simulate real-world electrical layouts Analysis of arcing patterns, based on Nick Carey’s original research, highlighting subtle but crucial indicators often overlooked in investigations “I attended both the Electricity for Fire Investigation and Electrical Installations & Testing courses run by Nick and David,” said Adam Ashing, Mechanical Engineer at Hawkins. “They covered a range of topics, from the fundamentals of electricity, to the wiring diagrams and operational principles of common domestic devices. I found […]

Lucy Pinkard Presents at CILA

Lucy presents at CILA

Fire and Explosions expert Lucy Pinkard presented “lithium-ion batteries: A forensic insight” at the CILA conference.

From Glasgow to Edinburgh

glasgow to edinburgh charity run news item

Hawkins consultant Gary Hotchkiss and his wife ran from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise money for Hospice at Home

Hawkins Welcomes Chemistry Expert Louisa Laing

Hawkins Welcomes Louisa Laing to the team

We are pleased to welcome Louisa Laing to our London office as a valued addition to our team of chemistry experts. Louisa brings to Hawkins a strong background in materials science, chemistry and electro-optical physics.

Hawkins Marine Webinars

Marine Webinars Image

Join our Marine experts as they host a new series of webinars covering a range of topics – from the use of AI in forensic investigations, to the challenges of corrosion and spoilage in the maritime industry.

RTA’s to Race Days

RTAs to Race Days, James Wade competes at Thruxton

Hawkins RTA expert James Wade recently competed at Thruxton Circuit, where he took part in two races over the day.