FFP2610 - Fire Investigations - Origin and Cause

Credits: 3
The curriculum in this course is designed to enhance the fire investigator’s 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 reconstruction. Special topics on electrical fire investigation, woodland fires, vehicle fires, mobile home fires, RV fires, and boat/ship fires. Additional topics include special emphasis on fire scene documentation and extinguishing/alert systems. This course may require work to be done prior to and/or following attendance at the course. Students will be notified prior to the class. Students are required to have hard, protective boots and gloves.
Terms offered: F, W, S
Classification: Occupational

Academic Catalog

FFP2610 - Fire Investigations - Origin and Cause