BFST/ATPC2610 Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause is a 45 hour in-person course. This course satisfies part of the requirement for Fire Code Investigator certification. This course also provides 45-hours, or CEUs, towards Fire Inspector I, and Fire Instructor I, II, and III certificate renewal.
Prerequisite(s): none
Course Description:
The curriculum in this course is designed to enhance the fire investigators ability to detect and determinate the origin and cause of a fire. Specific topics include fire behavior review, investigator ethics, construction ignition sources, reading fire patterns and scene re-construction. Special topics on electrical fire investigation, woodland fires, vehicle fires, mobile home fires, RV & boat & ship fires. Additional topics include special emphasis on fire scene documentation and extinguishing/alert systems.
Required Materials:
- Textbook: Florida Fire Investigation Manual (2017) Printed by FSFC
- Note: Textbook not included with course enrollment.
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