Fire and Arson Investigation - Montgomery College - Rockville MD

Fire and Arson Investigation from Montgomery College - Rockville MD is a Campus Certificate Fire Investigation and Prevention degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. This Certificate provides students with the technical and professional knowledge to prepare for a career in fire and arson investigation . Part detective, scientist, engineer, and law enforcer, the investigator represents the many different facets of both fire science and criminal justice. An arson investigator tries to determine who is responsible for setting a fire; a fire investigator attempts to determine the cause and origin of a fire. This certificate curriculum has been designed to be compatible with industry standards and prepares the student for the challenges they may face in investigations and court settings. Program Outcomes for the Fire Arson Certificate Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times. Demonstrate understanding of building construction and associated fire codes. Describe inspections, corrections of fire hazards, and fire investigations . Describe factors and procedures for the establishment and administration of a fire code enforcement agency. Apply proper procedures for storage, handling, transportation, and fire control involving hazardous materials. Develop plans which make effective use of personnel and equipment at emergency incidents techniques. Apply and discuss water supply management for fire protection systems and fire scene use. Describe the factors necessary for efficient and effective management and supervision within a fire department Apply and describe the principles of an effective occupational safety and health program in a fire service setting. Apply chemistry, mathematics, and physics to solve fire protection problems. Use the computer to solve fire protection problems. Apply and interpret the National Fire Codes in reviewing plans, detection systems, and suppression systems. Evaluate flammables and combustible liquids, solids, and gasses using appropriate scientific test equipment. Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting, and storage, as well as to deal effectively with spills and fires involving these materials. Investigate a fire to determine point of origin and cause of the fire. Develop an understanding of the principles of managing a fire protection organization. Apply the principles of fire protection to solve safety problems within the community. Define and discuss the administrative processes associated with the public fire organization Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies. Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization. Explain and apply leadership and management theories and practices as they relate to the unique issues and circumstances associated with a fire service organization. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers and the public. View more details on Montgomery College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Investigation and Prevention courses.