Resources

Published August 2026

Dr. Andrew Whelton,  Todd Thalhamer, and Eric Bollens explain in this article what to consider before visiting a fire-damaged property. Click below to read the article:

Published August 2026

In this piece, Dr. Andrew Whelton explains the three main ways surviving buildings and their water systems can become chemically contaminated after a wildfire. It was published in the context of the August 2026 Spokane, Washington fires. Click below to read the article: 

Revised February 2026

This is a field-tested, actionable guide for property owners and health officials on what to look for and how to sequence a structural and environmental inspection before, during, and after testing a fire-damaged property — covering visible and invisible contamination, sampling and testing decisions, and remediation planning. Click below to read the guide:

Published July 2026

This guide for property owners and health officials covers residential soil testing and restoration after a wildfire — including site assessment, sampling protocols, cleanup goals for the 21 RAAM metals, and common remediation pitfalls. Click below to read the guide: