Fire Origin and Cause Determination

CEF020 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
Details
 12/01/24 – 06/30/25 College Station, TX FP CEF020 55 $10.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Knowledge of fire cause and origin determination allows firefighters to determine cause or provide crucial information to investigators in their determination of cause.  It is the responsibility of every firefighter to recognize the area where a fire began, not indicators of its cause, and to protect any physical evidence of the cause.  This course offers 4 CE hours covering area of origin, fire determination, signs of arson, preserving evidence.  Knowledge of fire cause and origin determination allows firefighters to determine cause or provide crucial information to investigators in their determination of cause.  This course offers 4 CE hours covering area of origin, fire determination, signs of arson, preserving evidence.  This course offers an interactive practice session and a module quiz based off IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th edition.  This course satisfies: NFPA 1001 5.3.4 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Technical Requirements

In order to successfully complete this course, you should have access to computer equipment meeting the following system requirements:

  • Recommended screen resolution: 1280 x 1024
  • Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768
  • Broadband or high speed internet
  • Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari web browsers
  • Latest version of Flash
  • Latest version of Adobe Reader

Text Book

Students are expected to use the Essentials of Firefighting, 7th Edition Manual

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • 1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of firefighters and fire investigators at a fire investigation.
  • 2. Explain the process of determining area of origin.
  • 3. Explain the process of fire cause determination.
  • 4. Describe considerations related to evidence preservation.

Suggested Audience

Individuals seeking continuing education in the fire service.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)

Contact Information

Online Continuing Education

Customer Care
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]