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.
MATERIALS:
For burn day (September 14) - Brush coat, hand and eye protection, helmet, protective footwear
Students are required to bring a laptop or tablet for course participation. A smartphone is not an appropriate tool for this course.
Staffing:
No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.
DRESS CODE:
Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.
Cost:
$140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee for non-OCFA students, and will be processed on the first day of class.
Instructor:
Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman
DISCLAIMER:
If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.