Fire Investigation 1A – “Basic Fire Investigation” – December 11th – December 14th, 2023 – Palo Alto

Location: Palo Alto Fire Department, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Description: This course provides information on securing the fire scene and determining the origin and cause of the fire.

Topics include responsibilities of a fire investigator, securing the fire ground, conducting an exterior and interior survey, analyzing fire patterns, interpreting individual fire patterns, discriminating the effects of explosions, examining and removing fire debris, reconstructing the area of origin, inspecting the performance of building systems.

The 2022 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator is the basis for this course.

Designed For: Fire investigators and law enforcement officers responsible for conducting fire investigations

Corequisite: Basic Electricity (CFITrainer.net) Ethics and the Fire Investigator (CFITrainer.net)