Fire Investigation: First Responders
Course Hours: 16.0 Hours
Course Description
This two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification and preservation, and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation for the convergence of suppression, investigation, science, and law.
Who Should Attend
Fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires, or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires, will benefit from this training.
Special Notes
Application For FEMA Credit: In addition to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) application process, students are eligible to also apply for a training certificate from The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / National Fire Academy (NFA) for completing this course. To apply for FEMA / NFA credit, students will need to use their FEMA student ID and apply through the following online process (students may need to press Ctrl with their cursor over the link): https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx The online FEMA application will open the day before the class and be open fourteen days after the class concludes. Failure to turn in an application will result in students not receiving FEMA credit for the course. To obtain a SID: 1. Register at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid 2. Select "Need a FEMA SID?" on the right side of the screen. 3. Follow the instructions to create your account. 4. Students will receive an email with their SID. Save this number in a secure location. Use the SID in place of the SSN.
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Investigation: First Responders | 07/20/2026 | 07/21/2026 | Cuthbert Fire Department - Headquarters | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAF26531 | Register |
| Fire Investigation: First Responders | 07/21/2026 | 07/22/2026 | Barrow County Fire Department | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAF26488 | Register |