BFST2610/ATPC26107
Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause - 45 Hours
Course Description
The curriculum in this course is designed to enhance the fire investigators ability to detect and determinate the origin and cause of a fire. Specific topics include fire behavior review, investigator ethics, construction ignition sources, reading fire patterns and scene re-construction. Special topics on electrical fire investigation, woodland fires, vehicle fires, mobile home fires, RV & boat & ship fires. Additional topics include special emphasis on fire scene documentation and extinguishing/alert systems.
This course is required to be taught in a Traditional Classroom Delivery Method.
Textbook
Course Textbook Information
The Florida State Fire College uses the textbooks identified in each course syllabus as the recommended instructional resources for its courses.
Approved training providers may choose to use an alternative textbook or instructional resource when delivering a course, based on the provider’s instructional needs and preferences.
The link below provides a current list of textbooks and instructional materials used by the Florida State Fire College for its course offerings. Please refer to the individual course syllabus for specific textbook and resource information.
Pre-Requisites
None
Pre-Coursework
None
This program is part of the following Certification(s)
Applicable CEU's (45 hours)
Inspector I
Instructor I, II, and III
Course Equivalency Process
(To determine eligibility of courses not listed in your FCDICE Student Account that you want to use towards a certification)
Course Fee
In-State: $75.00
Out-of-State: $185.00
(Prices vary for other providers)
FSFC Schedule and Registration
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