Arson Investigation Level 2

Course Length: 80 Hours

Who Should Attend: STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE ARSON INVESTIGATION TWO COURSE IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITES:

Prerequisite:
1. Certifications: STUDENTS MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS:
* Georgia firefighter who has completed Module 1 of the State of Georgia Basic Firefighter Training Course or who has a N.P.Q. 1 Firefighter Certification
* Peace Officer Certification

2. Letter of recommendation from Agency Head or Supervisor stating the following:

- Applicant has completed the Arson Investigation Level 1 Course (attach certificate)
- Applicant has at least six months experience investigating ten (10) fires under the supervision of a certified arson investigator; fire (5) fires must be structure fires
- Attached copy of applicant's NCIC/GCIC criminal history dated within the last 12 months verifying they do not have a criminal record

3. Applicant must pass a pre-test with at least a 70% accuracy given on the first day of class covering the enabling objectives taught during the Arson Investigation One course

A student authorization form with attached letter and criminal history must be forwarded to GPSTC Registration prior to the start of class. GPSTC Registration 1000 Indian Springs Drive Forsyth, Ga 31029 or fax 478-993-4303

This course instructs students on the fundamental aspects of Fire/Arson investigation. Topics include interview/interrogation, electrical fire causes, gas fire causes, and courtroom demeanor. Students will demonstrate their knowledge by participating in a number of practical exercises. Students will spend time preparing written narratives documenting their investigative acts. Students should be prepared to work a fire scene on the first day of class.

Special Notes: Students must bring with them to class: Note taking material, work boots, work gloves, camera, audio recorder, tape measure, sketch template and a flashlight. This course is required for State and National Cerfications.

While not required, we encourage students to bring a laptop computer with a fully charged battery to class. Students are also encouraged to purchase Kirk's Fire Investigation and NFPA 921.

NOTE: ** indicates that the seats available cannot be calculated or confirmed. For classes that start in 3 days, contact GPSTC Registration at 478-993-4491. For all other courses, contact the sponsoring agency for registration details.

TBA: (To Be Announced) This course is scheduled but not available for registration at this time. You may register for this course once a course number has been assigned.