Initial Fire Investigation
(Level One)

DURATION: 5 DAYS

Who is this course for?
Any person who may have a responsibility to investigate and report on the causes of fire.

Course Outline
This programme is designed to provide an introduction to Fire Investigation and centres around scene preservation and the causes of fire. Utilising a balanced blend of theoretical and practical sessions this course aims to promote an awareness of the need to identify and investigate the scene of suspicious/accidental fires and the need to liaise with other agencies. The course is assessed and accredited by the I.F.E.

Benefits
Through enabling the individual to apply the knowledge gained from experienced Fire Investigators to practical scenarios this programme aims to ensure:

• Individuals have the ability to identify a suspicious/accidental fire scene
• Individuals have the necessary skills and knowledge to investigate the scene of the fire and identify a probable cause

Future Development
Following successful completion of this programme and having gained the necessary experience delegates can continue their development by undertaking the Advanced Fire Investigation (Level 2 & 3).