This 2-day course covers a basic overview of a fire investigation for the first responder. Students will participate in a live lecture that 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.
This course also stresses the importance the fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation and the basics of fire chemistry. Students will develop an appreciation for the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law.
This online, instructor-led (live) delivery is presented live via ZOOM for 2 consecutive days. Students must have the technical capability to use ZOOM.
No more than five (5) applications from the same agency will be accepted for an individual offering.
Upcoming offerings
- May 13 - 14, 2024
- June 10 - 11, 2024
- July 8 - 9, 2024
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Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Instructions to download the Student Manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_0770.pdf PDF 108KB |
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| Course Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0770.pdf PDF 457KB |
Fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.
Upcoming offerings
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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May 13 - 14, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern |
Full | |||
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June 10 - 11, 2024
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern |
Vacancies Apply | |||
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July 8 - 9, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern |
Vacancies Apply | |||
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August 12 - 13, 2024
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern |
Vacancies Apply | |||
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September 9 - 10, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern |
Vacancies Apply |