Fire Investigation 1A

Description:

This course provides information on securing the fire scene and determining the origin and cause of the fire. Topics include responsibilities of a fire investigator, securing the fire ground, conducting an exterior and interior survey, analyzing fire patterns, interpreting individual fire patterns, discriminating the effects of explosions, examining and removing fire debris, reconstructing the area of origin, inspecting the performance of building systems. The 2014 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator is the basis for this course.

Instructor:

Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

Equipment:

For burn day (May 20)- Brush coat, hand and eye protection, helmet, protective footwear

Selected students are also asked to bring an electronic device with internet accessibility to class

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