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Advanced Fire Investigator

November 27

Anniston Regional Training Center

5304 McClellan Blvd.
Anniston, AL 36206

This course targets Fire Investigators, Fire Marshals, and Law Enforcement Officers with a need to go beyond “what” caused the fire and “where” it started. This course leads to a State of Alabama certification and is not a nationally accredited certification through Pro Board or IFSAC. Fire Investigator II instructs the attendees on how to continue the investigation and discover “who” caused the fire. Students will obtain the skills and knowledge to continue and complete an investigation. Students planning to attend this course should be prepared for an intense week of training and practical skills application. Topics covered include: Investigative Techniques, Crime Scene Photography, Evidence Collection and Analysis, Interviewing Techniques, and Court Procedure and Testifying.

Prerequisites:

18 years of age; High school diploma/GED; (Pro Board and IFSAC) Certified Fire Investigator

Cost:

Instate Cost: 330

Out of State Cost: 570

Required Text:

Jones & Bartlett Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition

Certification Course Syllabus

No Skill Sheet Material available

Special Equipment:

  • Clothing suitable for fire scene investigation – hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, work boots, long pants, and respiratory protection
  • Laptop with Microsoft Office or Equivalent and a USB Thumb Drive
  • Flashlight