Fire Investigator
Florida Fire Investigator Requirements
To qualify for certification as a Fire Investigator, here are some of the state requirements:
- Be a certified firefighter, certified law enforcement officer, law enforcement crime scene technician (as evidenced by employment verification), or certified firesafety inspector.
- Satisfy the program requirement consisting of a minimum of 360 hours of training. (See below for courses offered by Embers Edge.)
- Complete the Fire Investigator Curriculum.
- ATPC 407 Arson Investigations
- ATPC2630 Latent Investigations
- ATPC2610 Origin and Cause
- ATPC2111 Fire Chemistry
- ATPC 1510 Private Fire Protection Systems 1
- ATPC2120 Building Construction for the Fire Service
- Complete the required task book.
- Pass a state written examination by 70% or higher.
For all certification requirements please refer to the Florida State Fire College website.
In-Person Courses offered at Embers Edge
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ATPC1540 Private Fire Protection Systems I
$250.00 -
ATPC2111 Fire Chemistry
$250.00 -
ATPC2120 Building Construction
$250.00 -
ATPC2610 Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause
$250.00 -
ATPC2630 Latent Investigations
$250.00 -
ATPC407 Arson Investigation
$250.00
Online/Self-Paced Courses available at Embers Edge
Renewal Required
No
Renewal Requirements
None
Fingerprints
Not Required
Task Book
Florida Fire Investigator Task book: Word | PDF
Test Required
Yes. For testing information click here. To apply for examination Log into FCDICE.
For all certification requirements please refer to the Florida State Fire College website.
