FAC 054 - Fire Investigation 1A: Basic Fire Investigation

(Formerly FAC 4348)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course provides information on securing the fire scene and determining the origin and cause of the fire. Topics include responsibilities of a fire investigator, securing the fire ground, conducting an exterior and interior survey, analyzing fire patterns, interpreting individual fire patterns, discriminating the effects of explosions, examining and removing fire debris, reconstructing the area of origin, and inspecting the performance of building systems. The 2014 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators is the basis for this course.