Fire Investigator
A
certification course
accredited by the Pro Board.
Meets the requirements of NFPA 1033, Standard for Fire Investigator
Professional Qualifications, 2003 edition.
See the course syllabus.
This course is
designed for fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers
with a desire to learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire.
Students wishing to attend this course should be prepared for an intense
week of training and practical skills application.
Topics covered include: determining the point of origin, burn patterns, evidence collection and
analysis, interviewing techniques, and court procedure and testifying.
Special equipment required: For the actual fire investigation, students need
to furnish turnouts or appropriate boots and clothes. 35mm camera and 2
rolls of 400 speed film or digital camera.
Dates scheduled:
August 11- 15, 2008 (FULL)
November 17-21, 2008
Course Hours: 40
Course Fee: $225.00 In-State; $425.00 Out-of-State/Industrial
Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED
Reference Text Required: IFSTA's Fire Investigator, 1st edition and NFPA
Standard 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2004
edition,
available at the Shelton State Bookstore, call toll free at 1-800-538-0762.
NOTE:
Due to the rigors of the certification exam, students are strongly
encouraged to purchase and begin reading the assigned text(s) before classes
commence.
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