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FSA 209 - Fire Investigation 1


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: FSA 102  or equivalent, FSA 105  FSA 106  and FSA 107  

 
Description
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations. This includes recognizing and conducting origin and cause investigations, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of fire setters and types of fire causes.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Document evidence collection and scene security processes needed for successful resolution.
  2. Explain the process of conduction of fire origin and cause.
  3. Identify processes of proper documentation.
  4. Describe implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations.
  5. Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
  6. Define common terms used in fire investigations.
  7. Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method.
  8. Explain basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.
  9. Explain procedures used for investigating vehicle fires.
  10. Identify characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of the fire setter.
Listed Topics
  1. Emergency responder responsibilities and observations
  2. Constitutional law
  3. Case studies
  4. Fire investigations terminology
  5. Basic elements of fire dynamics
  6. Fire scene investigations
  7. Determining point of origin
  8. Types of fire causes
  9. Vehicle fires
  10. Fire setters
Reference Materials
Introduction to Fire Origin and Cause, Current Edition
Fire Investigator, Current Edition
Kirk’s Fire Investigation (2007)
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 03/28/2012


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