Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0292
Organization's ID:
F/W/S0770
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 days (14 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 public safety administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to identify and define key concepts of fire investigation specifically as they relate to the scientific method, scene preservation and the role of the first responder.

Learning Outcomes:

  • evaluate how the role of first responder relates to the fundamentals of fire investigation
  • evaluate the impact of fire dynamics on the fire investigation.
  • consider the process of a fire scene investigation
  • develop an understanding of potential issues and hazards affecting the first responder that relate to fatal fires, trauma, behavioral health, arson and social media
  • evaluate a fire scene and identify evidence applicable to determining the origin of the fire.

General Topics:

  • • overview of fire investigation and National Fire Protection Association 921/1033 • fire science • the fire scene • uncomfortable fire investigation topics • making the call
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials