WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY Slide I1

WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY Slide I-1

INITIAL FIRE INVESTIGATION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Slide I-2

INTRODUCTION Slide I-3

ADMINISTRATIVE • • • Roster. Parking. Breaks. Class schedule. Interruptions. – Texting, cellphones, pagers. Slide I-4

ADMINISTRATIVE (cont’d) • Restrooms. • Emergency exits. • Tobacco products. Slide I-5

SCOPE Provide first responders with a fundamental understanding of the principles, processes and procedures involved in fire scene examination. Slide I-6

PURPOSE Provide first responders with tools to understand the key role they play in fire scene examination and in preserving and protecting important evidence for any subsequent investigation. Slide I-7

STUDENT INTRODUCTIONS • • Name. Title. Department or organization. Experience in determining origin and cause of fires. • Course expectations. Slide I-8

STUDENT AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Participation in class. – – Attendance requirements. Importance of activities. Assignments. Class seating. • Respect of others. Slide I-9

ONLINE • Module 1: First Responder Observations. • Module 2: Securing the Fire Scene and Preserving Evidence. • Module 3: Motives. • Module 4: Legal Aspects. • Module 5: Documentation. Slide I-10

CLASSROOM • • • Introduction. Unit 1: Fire Behavior. Unit 2: Fire Scene Examination. Unit 3: Fire Causes. Unit 4: Vehicle Fires. Unit 5: Fire Cause Determination. Slide I-11

DVD PRESENTATION “THE FIRST RESPONDER’S ROLE IN FIRE INVESTIGATION” Slide I-12