Fire Science Technology Fire Investigation - Community College of Southern Nevada

Fire Science Technology Fire Investigation from Community College of Southern Nevada is a Campus Certificate Fire Systems Technology degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. The Certificate of Achievement in Fire Science Technology , Fire Investigation is designed for the career fire , law enforcement or insurance specialist to attain the knowledge skills and abilities to process and prevent the crime of arson. Curriculum includes course work in criminal law, crime scene photography, fire cause and determination and arson. The course material is designed to meet key prerequisite knowledge under the NFPA 1033 Standard outlining Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators. Seminar material and certification is available from the International Association of Arson Investigators. Certain aspects of the course work meet the requirements for credit with Nevada P.O.S.T.Students should be advised that most arson careers are internal promotions within fire or law enforcement organizations, although employment opportunities do exist in private industry. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to: Define Fire and demonstrate how to properly document a fire scene. Explain the fire tetrahedron and the fire behavior in specific conditions of environment and/or ignitable liquids. Determine whether a fire is accidental or incendiary (arson), which degree of arson is representative for all four degrees of arson, and which method of search is best for the fire scene that presents itself. Understand and explain a landmark court decision that pertains to fire investigations and scene searches. Student will demonstrate preparation to secure the Nevada State Fire Marshall's Fire Investigation Certificate as outlined by NFPA. View more details on College of Southern Nevada . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Systems Technology courses.