Fire & Arson Investigation

Presents an introduction to Fire Investigation. Emphasis is placed upon: fire behavior, combustion properties of various materials, sources of ignition, and investigative techniques for – structures, grassland, wildland, automobiles, vehicles, ships and other types of fire investigation, causes of electrical fires, chemical fires, explosive evaluations, laboratory operation, Techniques used in fire deaths and injuries, arson as a crime, other techniques, State and Federal laws, and future trends in fire investigative technology.

Required textbooks and materials (one-time purchase for all classes):

• Essentials of Firefighting and Fire Department Operations, ISBN 978-0-13-314080-4, $75.69