Fire Investigation
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
Most 冈本视频 classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
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What will I learn?
- Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation.
- Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations.
- Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
- Define the common terms used in fire investigations.
- Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.
- Compare the types of building construction on fire progression.
- Describe how fire progression is affected by fire protection systems and building design.
- Discuss the basic principles of electricity as an ignition source.
- Recognize potential health and safety hazards.
- Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method.
- Identify cause and origin of fire as well as whether accidental and incendiary.
- Explain the procedures used for investigating vehicle fires.
- Identify the characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of the fire setter.
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 83158
- Delivery:
- Blended - Less than 50% Online
- Term:
- Fall 2024
- Session:
- 8W2
- Instructors:
- Jonathon Ladwig
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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10/29/24 - 12/17/24 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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10/29/24 - 12/17/24 |
Tu
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
Green Bay Campus Room PS111113
GBP Fire Ground
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* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost