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
- Florida Fire Investigation Manual (2017) Printed by FSFC
- Fire Investigator Principles & Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 ISBN # 978-1284140743
(These books are utilized for 3 classes: Arson Investigation, Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause, and Latent Investigation)
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