This 2-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation for the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Course Syllabus: | https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0770.pdf PDF 238KB |
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Fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.
Upcoming offerings
Email or call the official under Contact(s) if you are interested in attending a course.
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 - 2, 2023 | Owatonna, Minnesota |
Jared Rozeboom
Fire Service Specialist Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division 507-456-0907 jared.rozeboom@state.mn.us |
CCP | |
| April 15 - 16, 2023 | Libby, Montana |
Rick Paulsen
Regional Manager MSU - Fire Services Training School 406-381-2390 rick.paulsen@montana.edu
Holly Harris
Public Education Coordinator MSU - Fire Services Training School 406-771-4439 holly.harris@montana.edu |
CCP | |
| April 17 - 18, 2023 | Columbia, South Carolina | CCP | ||
| April 27 - 28, 2023 | Clinton, Iowa |
Don Minks
Special Programs Manager Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau 515-727-3424 minks@dps.state.ia.us |
CCP | |
| May 6 - 7, 2023 | Huron, South Dakota |
Michael Jones
Deputy State Fire Marshal DPS State Fire Marshal 605-280-8165 Michael.Jones@state.sd.us |
CCP | |
| May 15 - 16, 2023 | Rio Rico, Arizona | CCP | ||
| May 20 - 21, 2023 | Silver City, New Mexico |
Austin Meuli
Training Operations Manager New Mexico State Firefighters Training Academy 575-835-7501 austin.meuli@state.nm..us |
CCP | |
| May 20 - 21, 2023 | Cancelled | Huron, South Dakota |
Michael Jones
Deputy State Fire Marshal DPS State Fire Marshal 605-280-8165 Michael.Jones@state.sd.us |
CCP |
| July 15 - 16, 2023 | Williston, North Dakota | CCP | ||
| September 9 - 10, 2023 | Black Hawk, Colorado |
Marianne Maxfield
Certification Manager Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control 303-239-5862 marianne.maxfield@state.co.us
Laura Renville
Program Assistant Division of Fire Prevention and Control 303-239-5871 laura.renville@state.co.us |
CCP | |
| September 14 - 15, 2023 | Windsor Locks, Connecticut | CCP |