FIRE 214 - Basic Fire Investigation

Institution:

Skagit Valley College

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to systematic process for determining point of origin and fire cause in structure fires. Use various techniques, knowledge sets, and tools to evaluate fire damaged structures in order to determine fire cause, and conduct interviews of witnesses and preserve evidence for subsequent criminal and civil proceedings. Culminates in a live-fire investigation. Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in FIRE 210 or Department Chair approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.skagit.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 416-7600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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