FIRS 189 - FIRE INVESTIGATION 1A

    Recent Professors
    J. Weggeland
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    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, inspecting the performance of building systems. The 2014 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator is the basis for this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
    Usually Held
    Sat 1:00pm–4:50pm, Sat 8:00am–12:00pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–12:00pm