Plainfield Fire Territory - Fire Investigator - 2025

 
 

Course Title: Fire Investigation

Course Overview:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to fire investigation techniques. It explores the principles, methods, and tools used to determine the origin and cause of fires.

Key Topics:

  • Fire Dynamics: Understanding fire behavior and combustion.

  • Scene Examination: Techniques for examining and documenting fire scenes.

  • Evidence Collection: Best practices for collecting and preserving evidence.

  • Fire Cause Determination: Methods for identifying the cause of a fire.

  • Legal Aspects: Overview of the legal considerations in fire investigation.

  • Case Studies: Analysis of real-world fire investigation cases.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the fundamental principles of fire behavior.

  • Conduct thorough fire scene examinations.

  • Collect and preserve evidence accurately.

  • Determine fire causes effectively.

  • Understand the legal context of fire investigations.