Fire Investigator

(Certificate of Competency)

Requirements

(Revision Date November 25, 2015)

Overview: This is a voluntary advanced training program designed for certified firefighters, certified law enforcement officers, law enforcement crime scene technicians, and certified firesafety inspectors who have fire investigation responsibilities.

This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 “Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator" and is intended to prepare individuals for service as fire investigators in the public sector.

There are two methods available for a qualified applicant to obtain Fire Investigator certification. Individuals should evaluate their eligibility and utilize one of the following options as set forth in paragraph 69A-37.065(3) (a), F.A.C.

Fire Investigator - Direct Program Delivery

Certified Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Firesafety Inspectors, and Fire Investigator I participants to attend required training.

Fire Investigator - Portfolio Program

Participants that are current Florida Fire Investigator II Certificate of Competency holders to complete portfolio review of training.

Submit the "Application for Fire Investigator" and all supporting documentation on FCDICE online or by mail:

Fire Investigator Application: DFS-K4-1438 PDF or DFS-K4-1438 Word

Curriculum

(Effective July 1, 2013, certification courses must appear on student's Course History at Floridastatefirecollege.org or submit for course equivalency)

IMPORTANT: Courses for this program have specific Instructor discipline requirements. Please make sure your instructor has met the requirements to teach the classes below for Fire Investigators.

Additional Information for certification:

Florida Statutes (FS)/Florida Administrative Code (FAC)