Fire Investigation Safety

This multi-program certificate allows personnel who participate in the investigation of fire scenes to improve their skills in core safety principles and practices. To complete each program required for the “Fire Investigation Safety” multi-program certificate, view all the sections of each required module, complete the required readings, and pass the Skills Challenge test. Once all modules have been completed, a downloadable certificate will become available on the certificate's main page, which can be accessed from the User Dashboard entry for the certificate or from the Multi-Program Certificates page. The multi-program certificate, once completed, is also added to the transcript. You must be logged into CFITrainer.Net to earn the certificate.

Please note that completing this certificate is not a substitute for HAZMAT or other specialty qualifications that have their own required program of study. This certificate does not qualify you as a safety expert or to render any system safe. You are encouraged to seek additional training as needed to reach your professional development goals.

Requirements

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

This module presents critical electrical safety practices that every fire investigator should implement at every scene, every time.

Fire Investigator Scene Safety

Fire Investigator Scene Safety

The evaluation of hazards and the assessment of the relative risks associated with the investigation of fires and explosions are critical factors in the management of any investigation.

The HAZWOPER Standard

The HAZWOPER Standard

This module provides introductory information on the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard – 29 CFR 1910.120.

Preventing Occupational Exposures to Carcinogens at the Fire Scene

Preventing Occupational Exposures to Carcinogens at the Fire Scene

In this module, you will learn more about how cancer develops, what occupational exposure risks to carcinogens exist at fire scenes, and how to better protect yourself against those exposures.

Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction

Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction

This module provides instruction on the fundamentals of residential building construction with an eye toward how building construction affects fire development.

Site Safety Assessment

Site Safety Assessment

This module describes how to conduct a site safety assessment, identify potential hazards, craft a plan to mitigate risks, and act so you do not bring the hazards home.

Vacant and Abandoned Buildings: Hazards and Solutions

Vacant and Abandoned Buildings: Hazards and Solutions

This module provides an overview on how structures can become vacant and eventually abandoned.

Personal Protective Equipment for Post-Fire Scenes

Personal Protective Equipment for Post-Fire Scenes

This module is “PPE 101” for all personnel who operate at post-fire scenes.

Photovoltaic Cells & Systems

Photovoltaic Cells & Systems

This module discusses how photovoltaic systems work, how they are designed and installed, and how to safely interact with them when investigating a fire scene.