Fire Investigation – Law Enforcement

This course is ideal for people with a CSI, Forensic or Fire Service background with limited knowledge of Fire Scenes and their investigation.

The course involves, desk top exercises, real world case studies and practical re scene excavation all taught by a Forensic Fire Scene expert. They are great for continuing professional development and useful for building professional portfolios.

This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers
• Crime Scene Managers and Crime Scene Investigators
• Forensic Investigators, Scientific Support Managers and Forensic Service Managers
• Fire Service Personnel or Engineers
• Forensic Practitioners, including Forensic Pathologists, Forensic Technicians, Forensic Scientists

1. The knowledge and skills required for CSI’s, Investigation personnel and Forensic or Fire Practitioners to manage and undertake the logistics of fire scene investigations
2. To assist with the recovery of evidence and knowledge of arson investigations
3. To build awareness of ignition sources, the scientific method and to avoid the pitfalls of fire investigation.

• Basic Fire Science
• Fire Scene Safety
• Fire Ignition Sources
• Practical aspects of Fire Scene Investigation
• Fire Scene Photography/Plan Drawing and Note Taking
• Fire Interpretation/Burn and Smoke Pattern Interpretation
• Ignition Sources
• Arson evidence and special considerations
• Suspect/Victim considerations in Fire Scene investigation
• Recovery of Fire Scene Evidence and Analysis Awareness
• Myths of Fire Scene Investigation
• Other tools for the Fire investigator (K9, Electronic, Digital)

How long does this course last?

This is a full five-day course.

How is payment made for the course?

Please email our Forensic Training Manager at training@forensic-access.co.uk to book your place.

Do you offer bespoke training?

Yes. We can offer training in all areas of forensic science and so please email us at training@forensic-access.co.uk to discuss your requirements.