Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon
Course Hours: 16.0 Hours
Course Description
This 2-day course offers a comprehensive introduction to the use of fire as a weapon. It covers the history of arson, the motivations behind intentional firesetting, and the role of firefighters and first responder law enforcement in assisting fire investigators at the scene. The course emphasizes the importance of first responders in fire investigations and includes training on active listening, interviewing techniques, and the recognition, preservation, and collection of potential evidence when absolutely necessary.
Prerequisites
None
Who Should Attend
The target audience for this course is fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires or who might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.
Special Notes
The National Fire Academy has transitioned to an online admissions application process and the online application can be found at (you may need to press Ctrl with your cursor over the link):
https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx
The online 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 not receiving 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. You will receive an email with your SID. Save this number in a secure location. Use the SID in place of the SSN.
| Start Date | End Date | Location (Hover for more information) | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 07/16/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAD25703 | Register |