Fire Investigations I

Catalog description

This course meets the requirements set forth in NFPA 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. This course will give a comprehensive understanding of the principles of fire investigation, scene examination, documentation, evidence collection/preservation, interview techniques, and post-incident investigations. Student who meet all course requirements are eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification through New Mexico Firefighters' Training Academy (NMFTA). Restricted to Community Colleges campuses only.