FIRS 191 - FIRE INVESTIGATION 1B

    Recent Professors
    J. Weggeland
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIRS 191
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides information on scene documentation and evidence collection/preservation. Topics include photographing the scene, diagramming the scene, constructing investigative notes, processing evidence and establishing chain of custody, processing victims and fatalities, selecting evidence for analysis, maintaining a chain of custody, preparing a fire investigation report, and disposing of evidence. The 2014 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–5:50pm, Fri 8:00am–12:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–5:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–12:00pm