Fire Investigation 1C – “Preparation for Legal Proceedings” – Feb 20-23rd, 2024 – Palo Alto

Location: Palo Alto Fire, 3700 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303

Description: This course provides information on legal considerations for a court proceeding. Topics include coordinating expert resources, formulating an opinion, presenting investigative findings, and testifying during legal proceedings. The 2014 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course.

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

Prerequisites: Fire Investigation 1A: “Basic Fire Investigation,” Fire Investigation 1B: “Evidence, Interviews, and Wildland” (2022), Motive, Means, and Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in an Arson Case (CFITrainer.net)

Corequisite: Motive, Means, and Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in an Arson Case (CFITrainer.net)