FST 203 - Fire Cause Determination

Institution:

Missouri State University-West Plains

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Description:

3(3-0) F This course introduces the basic skills required to conduct initial fire cause determinations and will prepare students to make observations and gather information pertaining to areas of fire origin and the probable cause of a fire. Topics include the behavior of fire, determining the area of origin, accidental and incendiary fire cause determination, fire scene examinations, motives of those starting fires, vehicle fires, legal aspects, and handling/ preservation of evidence. Meets NFPA 1033 standards. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Academic Affairs College Bus Applied Tech/Public Servic Division Fire Science Technology Department

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wp.missouristate.edu

Phone Number:

(417) 255-7255

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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