FP 110 - Fire Investigation

Credit Hours: 3

This course describes the fireperson’s role in fire investigation; the method and mechanics of protecting and searching and controlling the fire scene; determining the point of origin, path of fire travel and fire cause; interviews and interrogations; recognizing and preserving evidence; state arson laws; alibis, motives and proving the corpus delecti; preparation of the case, court testimony, reports and records; juvenile fire setters.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

list the responsibilities of the firefighters and fire service agencies regarding the fire origin and during the fire investigation;
list and describe the principles of fire origin and cause investigation;
apply the principles of securing evidence at a fire scene;
create and maintain proper reports, documentation and record keeping; and
use NFPA 921 and 1033 standards to fire investigations.

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