Basic Fire Science for Fire and Explosion Investigations Course

The course will provide the student with basic knowledge to understanding principles of how fires initiate, develop and spread, and the knowledge to understanding how the sciences apply to a fire scene examination.  The elements involved in the combustion process will be detailed separately then collectively in order to understand the requirements for the initiation and spread of fires.  Resultant fire patterns and the interpretation of various indicators will aid the student in the thought process involved in determining a fire`s origin.  The systematic approach to a fire scene investigation based on the scientific method will be detailed to aid the student in understanding the need for a thorough investigation. Students will also participate in live burns of various compartments.