The purpose of the program is to provide investigators with a solid foundation of fire investigation
skills. A variety of methods and resources will be utilized to facilitate learning, including classroom
lecture and hands-on training.

Classes include:

• ORIGIN AND CAUSE DETERMINATION
• ACCIDENTAL FIRE CAUSES
• INCENDIARY FIRE CAUSES
• FIRE CHEMISTRY
• FIRE SUPPRESSION
• PHOTOGRAPHY
• SKETCHING & REPORT WRITING
• EVIDENCE COLLECTION
• MOTIVES
• INSURANCE
• INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION
• VEHICLE FIRES
• COURTROOM TESTIMONY