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National Fire Fighting

VIII. Fire Investigation

1. National Fire Statistics of 2017
A new classification has been adopted for fire disaster statistics starting from January 1 of 2017, where

fire disasters are classified as A1, A2 and A3. Therefore, after adopting the new classification, there were
30,464 fires around the country and caused 178 fire deaths in 2017. Table 9-2 shows the national statistics
of fires over the last 5 years.

Table 9-2 National Fire Statistics

Casualties (person) Estimated Loss
Year Fires (times)
Total Deaths Injuries (NT$ Million)

2013 1 451 281 92 189 533
2014 1 417 368 124 244 436

2015 1 704 850 117 733 531
2016 1 856 430 169 261 459
2017 30 464 480 178 302 691

2. Supporting Investigations of National Major Fire Incidents and Evidence
Identification

In 2017, the NFA helped justice agencies and local fire departments to investigate 13 cases of
major fire scenes. In addition, it held stand in identification fire evidence of 495 cases.

3. Implementation of the "Fire Investigation Training Program"
For the purpose of training personnel with fire investigation capability and professional techniques, the

NFA continued to carry out the "Fire Investigation Training Program" in 2017 as a comprehensive training
course and a meticulous audit system for personnel's professionalism. This annual vocational training course
is always based on a specific theme. The theme of 2017 was “enhancing the site investigation of iron-sheet
house and renewable energy fire." These trainings can enhance not only the professional knowledge and
capability of fire investigators, but also the quality of fire investigation and evidence identification.

4. Implementation of the "Enhancement of Fire Investigation Report Quality"
Project

Implemented relevant strategies in 2017 to enhance the fire investigation report quality.

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