10503157Fire Investigation
Course Information
Description
Provides learners with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene investigations.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Identify the purpose and use of fire investigations

  2. Evaluate the responsibilities of the fire department from a firefighter's perspective when responding to the scene of a fire, including the possibility of incendiary devices

  3. Apply constitutional law considerations

  4. Examine the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination including fire behavior, characteristics of fuels and methods of heat transfer.

  5. Identify the factors that influence fire behavior

  6. Explain the role of the fire investigator in recognizing health and safety concerns including potential hazardous materials awareness.

  7. Describe fire scene investigations and the process of conducting investigations using scientific methods

  8. Determine the point of origin in a room for a fire investigation.

  9. Identify the types of fire causes

  10. Outline the basic procedures used for investigating vehicle fires.

  11. Identify the characteristics of arson and common motives of the firesetter.

  12. Follow the procedures and rules for evidence collection

  13. Differentiate among heat sources

This Outline is under development.