Description:
This course provides information on scene documentation and evidence collection/preservation. Topics include photographing the scene, diagramming the scene, constructing investigative notes, processing evidence and establishing chain of custody, processing victims and fatalities, selecting evidence for analysis, maintaining a chain of custody, preparing a fire investigation report, and disposing of evidence. The 2014 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course.
Instructor:
Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman
Staffing:
Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized
Equipment:
For burn day (June 9)- Brush coat, hand and eye protection, helmet, protective footwear
Selected students are also asked to bring an electronic device with internet accessibility to class