Fire Investigation Safety Officer Training
Whether as a dedicated position at a post-fire investigation or an additional assigned role, this advanced-level fire investigator training course will prepare experienced fire investigators to serve as a safety officer/manager/supervisor at a large or complex fire investigation. The course material includes the latest safety information from a wide variety of sources and incorporates relevant FEMA ICS Safety Officer information.
Fire Investigation Safety Officer Training Course Topics:
The Role of the Fire Investigation Safety Officer: Before, During, and After the Investigation
Hazards and Risk
An Overview of Post-fire Scene Health Hazards
Building Systems and Construction
Safety Hazards, Prevention Methods, and Procedures
Responding to Damaged Structures
Post-incident Responsibilities
There will be a final group activity where a written safety assessment is prepared, and an oral presentation made
Prerequisites:
- A basic fire investigation course of at least 40 tested hours
- CFITrainer.net required modules
Electrical Safety
Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction
Fire Investigator Scene Safety - NIMS/ICS 100, 200 and one of the following: 300, 400, 700, 800
These can be taken online at https://training.fema.gov/nims/ - Hazmat technician or similar HAZWOPER training is recommended