SFM Forensic Laboratory

MISSION

The State Fire Marshal Forensic Laboratory was created to provide service to fire departments and law enforcement agencies in the State of Ohio (Ohio Revised Code 3737.22, (6), (8)).

Services are provided in the form of scientific examinations of ignitable liquids, fire debris, explosives, latent fingerprints and general examination of any physical evidence involved in a suspected arson fire, explosive incident, hazardous situation, or other criminal activity. With the most advanced techniques, the laboratory issues a written report including findings and opinions as to the nature of the submitted evidence. Laboratory examiners may be asked to testify in court about laboratory findings.