Course Details Certification: Fire Investigator CTS Guide: Fire Investigator (February 2017)

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 2014 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

Standard: Complete all activities Complete the summative test with a minimum score of 80% Hours: Lecture: 27:30 Activity: 10:00 Testing: 2:00 Hours (Total): 39:30