FIRE 226 - Fire Investigation II

(R only)

Intended to provide the student with advance technical knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and courtroom testimony. PREREQUISITE(S): FIRE 225 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly FS 226.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Explain the rule of law as it pertains to arrest, search and seizure.
Interpret a fire scene.
Describe the chemistry of combustion.
Explain the nature and behavior of fire.
Identify the combustion properties of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels.
Analyze electrical causes of fires.
List the procedures for fingerprinting and evidence collection/preservation.
Evaluate the use of incendiary devices, explosives, and bombs.
List the procedures for fire scene documentation.
Analyze fire-related deaths and injuries.
Discuss interviewing techniques.
Explain the role of the fire investigator in courtroom demeanor and testifying.
List the sources and technology available for fire investigations.
Describe procedures for conducting background investigations.

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