The Chester County Fire Department works with State and Federal partners to conduct Fire and Explosion Investigations in the unincorporated areas of the county. The goal of our Fire and Arson Investigators is to determine the origin and cause of the incident that we are requested to investigate. It is the goal of the Investigator to determine what happened in a fire or explosion and the factors that caused the incident. CCFD works with law enforcement agencies that investigate crimes dealing with arson and explosion against a person or property. The Investigators conduct interviews, collect evidence, and prepare reports to present to the District Attorney for prosecution.

ARSON HOTLINE

The Arson Hotline (1-800-762-3017) is a phone line dedicated to receiving information about suspicious and incendiary fires. It is answered 24 hours a day and callers may remain anonymous when providing information. Cash awards, provided solely through the generous assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson (TACA), are offered for information leading to an arrest or conviction.