FIRE INVESTIGATOR
Direct Program Delivery
This option is designed for individuals, including individuals who currently hold a Fire Investigator I Certificate of Competency previously issued by the Division, to obtain their Fire Investigator Certificate of Competency using the direct program delivery method. In order to qualify, the applicant shall:
- Be a certified firefighter, certified law enforcement officer, law enforcement crime scene technician (as evidenced by employment verification), or certified firesafety inspector
- Satisfy the program requirement consisting of a minimum of 360 hours of training
- Meet the requirements for certification
- Complete the required task book
- Pass a state written examination by 70% or higher
Required training:
- Course Description - Fire Chemistry BFST2111
- Course Description - Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause BFST2610
- Course Description - Private Fire Protection Systems I BFST1540
- Course Description - Building Construction BFST2120
- Course Description - Latent Investigations - BFST2630
- Course Description - Arson Investigation BFST407
- Course Description - Post Blast Investigations BFST406
- Course Description - Legal Issues for Investigators BFST2670
To recognize training that is not listed in a student's profile on FCDICE there is a Course Equivalency Process to determine eligibility.
Fire Investigator Task Book Form DFS-K4-2171 PDF or DFS-K4-2171 Word
Application for Fire Investigator on FCDICE online or by mail Form DFS-K4-1438 PDF | DFS-K4-1438 Word
IMPORTANT: Additional Information and Instructor Qualifications: