This six-day National Fire Academy course addresses the basic skills needed to conduct fire investigations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to make observations and gather information that will assist in identifying area(s) of origin, the probable cause of a fire, and assess the need for additional assistance. Subjects include, but are not limited to, behavior of fire, determining point of origin, accidental and incendiary fire cause determination, fire scene investigations, motives of arsonists, vehicle fires, legal aspects (court testimony) and handling/preservation of evidence. Registration Information Date: April 16 – 21, 2012 (6 days) Time: 0800- 1700 Location: 100 Technology Way - Elma, WA 98541 Instructors: TBA Class Maximum: 30 Students Cost: Free – This is National Fire Academy course Selection: Criteria: Company Officer or Command/Chief Officers whose departments do not have a formalized fire investigation unit or responsibility; and Fire Officers who have the initial responsibility to begin the determination of the cause and origin of a fire prior to calling a certified fire investigator. Registration: Email or fax your registration to: Captain Adam Fulbright, afulbright@ghfd5.org at Grays Harbor Fire District 5, Fax: 1(360)482-3152 Registration Form: www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/ff_119_25_1_75_5.pdf |
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NFA Fire Cause Determination for Company Officers in Elma, WAposted Feb 17, 2012 10:22 AM by Dee Kinkade |