Fire Origin and Cause Determination
CEF020 – 4.00 Hours
Schedule
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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]