ARSON DETECTION FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER

Course Description:  The Arson Detection for the First Responder two-day training course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations and to provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence, and properly report the information to appropriate officials.  The training course includes the following basic topics: fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire causes, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and reporting of findings.

The Arson Detection for the First Responder training course is specifically designed for the firefighter who is inexperienced in arson detection and the preservation of evidence at the fire scene. It is not

designed for the arson-experienced firefighter or inspector.

Prerequisites:  NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, You must also have a National Fire Academy student ID #, Instructions / directions to obtain this will be given on the first day of class.

ATTENTION: You must sign up on VDFP website.

 https://www.fstrs.virginia.gov/ 

or Contact the VDFP Division 2 Office at (540) 672-1277