Built for origin & cause investigators
The complete fire evidence workflow. In the palm of your hand.
Log fire scene evidence, capture images and video, create container labels, track digital chain of custody, and build the evidence table, all in one app.
Built for all fire scene investigations.
Log the evidence
Digital chain of custody at every step.
Built for everyone on the fire scene
Private fire investigation and origin & cause firms · Insurance carriers and SIU teams · Forensic engineering and subrogation firms · Fire marshals and fire departments
01 Log evidence
Every detail,
captured at the scene.
Record the sample, its marker, and exact location within the fire scene once, right where it was found.
Works fully offline. Burned structures, rural losses, and wildland scenes often have no signal. Collect evidence, capture images, and label items anyway; records sync when you reconnect.
02 Capture images
Every angle.
Connected to the evidence.
Distant, mid-range, close-up.
Each image stays with the item it documents.
0001 One item. Three linked images.
03 Origin & cause
Origin & cause,
documented.
Mark the area of origin, capture images of fire patterns, and tie every artifact to the hypothesis it supports or rules out. When the cause determination is questioned, the record shows how you got there.
- Subrogation-ready. Every artifact documented with images, labeled, and tracked from the scene, so recovery against a manufacturer or contractor starts with a defensible record.
- Spoliation protection. A timestamped custody history shows who held each item, when, and where, including evidence held for a joint scene exam with interested parties.
- Faster claim files. The evidence table builds itself as the work happens.
Supports documentation aligned with NFPA 921 and evidence handling consistent with ASTM E860 and E1188.
04 Evidence table
Your collection.
One evidence table.
Scene details, collection times, packaging, images, and status are captured as the work happens, then organized automatically.
| Item | Type / description | Area | Collected | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item 0001 | Fire debris sampleCharred wood near area of origin · marker 1 · 3 images. Lab: ignitable liquid residue (ILR) analysis per ASTM E1618 | GarageGarage doorway | 13:14 EDTD. Okafor | Evidence canSealed · Synced |
| Item 0002 | Clothes dryerHeld for joint scene exam · marker 2 · 3 images | GarageNorth wall | 13:18 EDTD. Okafor | Tagged in placeCustody retained |
| Item 0003 | Branch circuit conductorSuspected arc bead · marker 3 · 3 images | GarageWest wall | 13:21 EDTD. Okafor | Evidence bagSealed · Synced |
| Item 0004 | Control sampleUnburned flooring, same area · marker 4 · 3 images | GarageCenter floor | 13:24 EDTD. Okafor | Evidence canSealed · Synced |
05 Digital chain of custody
Scan the label.
Record the handoff.
Relinquish and receive evidence with a QR scan. Each handoff records the person, date, and time while keeping the item details, images, and complete history together.
Built on patented digital chain-of-custody technology. U.S. Patent Nos. 10,198,676 and 10,281,367, held by SampleServe, Inc., parent company of SampleCSI.
- D. Okafor, CFISealed item · custody initiated
- R. AlvarezScanned label · custody received
- Lab intakeScanned label · received at lab
Let’s talk
Contact us.
Tell us how your team collects and tracks fire scene evidence. Let’s talk about where SampleFire could help.
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