Arson Investigation

[FIREMICAH1]

What is the best way to get started as an Arson Investigation. What type of classes?

[FyrnResQ]

Arson and Fire Investigator classes?

[fire49]

Find out what your state requires to get certified if anything

Hook up with local investigators to see if you can tide out with them or help

Maybe a task force that needs help

Attend national fire academy classes if you are on a dept

Here is a private training compang::

http://www.patc.com/courses/investigation.shtml

See if there is an iaai chapter in your area for meetings and training to attend

http://firearson.com/l_Chapters/l_Ch...t-and-Map.aspx

[PaulJenkins]

Could you actually hire a private investigator n.y. to do an private investigation in an arson case? What would be the legal implications of this?

[fire49]

Paul huh????

You can hire a private investigator to Investigate the fire yes


Possibly if he finds something the da may take the case

A little problem with scene evidence, if it was not collected at the time of the fire

[toddm152]

If you are a member of a department, you should check on going to the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. They reimburse the costs associated with the class (except food) and it is a really great course. Also check out www.cfitrainer.net online. There are many modules on that site which were actually pre-requisites for the NFA class.