The primary purpose of the Fire Investigation Division is to determine fire origin and cause, whether accidental or intentional.  Responsibilities include fire scene investigation and follow-up procedures to determine the nature of the incident. If the incident is determined to be arson, the goal is to arrest, prosecute, and convict the involved parties.  Investigators work with the following agencies to complete a thorough investigation: Baton Rouge Fire Investigation Division Zachary City Police East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office ATF US Marshals Other public safety agencies   Zachary Fire Department Investigators: Michael Kimble - Lead Boyce Smith Chris Lawton 2009 Investigations Date Type Cause Cleared 01-01-09 Trailer Electrical Cleared 01-21-09 House Heater Malf. Cleared 02-02-09 House Heater Malf. Cleared 02-23-09 Vehicle Arson Open 02-26-09 Vehicle Arson Open 03-03-09 Vehicle Arson Open 03-03-09 Trash Next to Structure Accidental Cleared 03-14-09 Vehicle Arson Open 03-18-09 House Arson Cleared w/Arrest 03-31-09 House Kitchen Cleared 04-28-09 Vehicle Mental Pt. PEC in Custody 04-29-09 Vehicle Mechanical Cleared 5-17-09 Trash Mental Pt Open 5-19-09 Trash Burning Copper Closed w/ Warning 5-23-09 House Fire Electrical Closed 5-25-09 Trash Mental Pt Open 5-28-09 Trash Burning Copper Closed/ Issued Summons 6-04-09 Trash Fire Complaint Cleared 6-14-09 Vehicle Fire Arson Open 6-30-09 House Fire Electrical Cleared 7-06-09 Vehicle Arson Open 8-02-09 Vehicle Arson Open 8-17-09 Vehicle Arson Open If you have any information on a fire please contact us: E-Mail Phone: 225-286-0205