Fire Investigation 1B

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 NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course.

Prerequisite:

Fire Investigation 1A

Instructor:

Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

Equipment:

For burn day - Brush coat, hand and eye protection, helmet, protective footwear

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

Cost:

$140 plus a small processing fee for non-OCFA students. Payment will be processed on first day of class.

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