Fire Investigation: First Responder W0770

Course only available to on-campus weekend program students.

Curriculum: Fire Investigation

Training Specialist

Lester Rich
301-447-1209

Delivery type

2-Day On-Campus

Continuing education units

0.0

ACE recommendation

There is not an American Council on Education credit recommendation for this course.

This two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an enhanced understanding with respect 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 of the convergence of suppression, investigation, science, and law.

Selection criteria

Fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.

Prerequisites

None

Post-course requirements

None

Upcoming offerings

Submit FEMA Form 119-25-2 to the contact(s) listed below for the course offering you are interested in attending.

		Dates	Availability	Location	Contact(s)	CCP	Train-the-Trainer?
		November 23 - 24, 2019		Emmitsburg, Maryland	Kim Williams Deputy Director NC OSFM 919-647-0088 kim.williams@ncdoi.gov	Course coordination plan
		July 18 - 19, 2020		Emmitsburg, Maryland	Jimmy VanCleve Coordinator KY Fire Commission/State Fire Rescue Training 270-273-3187 jimmy.vancleve@kctcs.edu	Course coordination plan