FS 180. Fire Investigation

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): FS 100 or department consent.

This course will enable the student to have an understanding of arson and incendiarism, legal aspects of arson, and methods of setting incendiary fires. The student will gain knowledge of the various causes of fire, fire fatalities, fire burn patterns, techniques for recognizing and preserving evidence, and means for interviewing and detaining witnesses. The student will learn about procedures utilized in handling juveniles, court procedures, and court testimony presentation.