Fire Investigation 1 - Course Registration Form

The Lorain County Association of Fire Investigators, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal's Fire Investigation & Explosives Bureau, has scheduled a training course for Fire Investigation 1, beginning May 12 and ending June 21. This 80-hour class will be conducted on Tue & Thurs evenings (1830-2230) and alternating Saturdays. Class will be held at the Oberlin fire station, 430 S. Main St, Oberlin OH.

Students will learn the fundamentals of fire scene investigation for origin and cause determination through interactive classroom presentations, lecture, group exercises and hands-on practical exercise. Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic tools needed to participate in a fire origin and cause investigation.  

Class participants must bring flashlight, camera, protective gear (coveralls, helmet, work gloves, latex gloves, hard sole shoes and safety glasses) for site investigation work on designated days.

Also required for classroom work: NFPA 921 (current edition), departmental investigation forms (if any), laptop computer (optional per student).

PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLICATION:   

• Completed Ohio Fire Academy application
• Copy of completed qualifications statement signed by department chief.
• Copy of NIMS I-100, I-200, I-700, I-800 certificates
• Copy of NCIC background check dated within 6 months of start of class. (Check with your local PD, or may complete at Lorain County Sheriff's office, Mon-Wed-Fri, 9a-4p ($57 fee)
• Law enforcement students need to have fire behavior training
• All of above certificates/paperwork must be returned on first class day (NO EXCEPTIONS)

MAXIMUM:               24 STUDENTS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  MAY 4, 2012 - 5:00 PM

For questions, contact:  Chief Kirin  (440) 774-3211

Student information:

First name:      Last name:          MI:   

Address:        PO Box:      

City:      State:       Zip:        County:                                     

Phone:                  Email address:              

Indicate course your are applying for:      Select course... Fire Investigation 1, May 12 - Jun 21 T/Th/S, $485

Affiliation information:

Sponsoring fire department or other agency:    

Bill course fees:     Select billing method... Direct to student To sponsoring fire department To another agency  

OPTIONAL:  Do you need to order a NFPA 921 manual?          NFPA 921 book? Order me a 921 book - additional $74 fee No, I already have a 921 for class.

By submitting this application, I attest (check box) that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I meet the pre-requisites for this training course. I hereby give permission to the Chartered Training Program to verify any of the above information and I will provide copies of all certifications at the time of application. I understand that I will be required to sign my application upon acceptance to this course.

Upon receipt of a confirmation for this course, I also understand that I will be responsible to attend all sessions unless I notify the program in writing of my intent to withdraw no later than 48 hours prior to the first class date.