FS 2092 - Fire Cause Determination

Institution:

Black River Technical College

Subject:

Description:

The investigation of fires in order to determine origin and cause. Topics will include legal issues, arson, juvenile fire setters, preservation of evidence, and investigative techniques. The student conducts investigations of fires by determining the origin and cause of a given fire and prepares the necessary forms, sketches, and reports to record the facts determined in an investigation. Students will identify common motives and identify, collect, and preserve evi- dence of a given fire. The course will meet NFPA 1021 Level I and II (Inspection, Investigation, Public Education) requirements.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.blackrivertech.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 248-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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