Electrical Aspects of Fire Investigation 2.24-26.26 MD
Presented by Ocean City Fire Department
February 24-26, 2026 | Ocean City, MD
Location: Ocean City Fire Department HQ, 1409 Philadelphia Ave.; Ocean
City, MD 21842
Class Time: Begins daily at 8:00 AM
Course Overview:
The Electrical Aspects of Fire Investigation course is a comprehensive program designed to equip fire investigators with the essential knowledge and skills needed to assess and evaluate electrical components and systems as potential fire causes. This training utilizes current best practices, standards, and methodologies to support accurate origin and cause determinations in incidents where electricity may have played a role.
Participants will develop a working knowledge of basic electricity, electrical circuits and systems, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and arc mapping techniques. Through instructor-led classroom instruction and hands-on practical exercises, attendees will learn how to identify and analyze electrical failures, recognize hazards, and apply their findings to real-world fire investigations.
- Scene Safety & Definitions
- Basic Electricity & Atomic Theory
- Ohm’s Law, Joules’ Law, & Magnetism
- AC vs. DC Systems & Transformers
- Three-Phase Power & Branch Circuits
- Service Entrance & Circuit Breakers
- Measuring Voltage & Current
- Electrical Failures & Component Evaluation
- Arc Mapping Techniques & Analysis
- Intrusion Alarm & Surveillance Systems
- Evidence Collection & Scene Processing
- Case Studies & Myth Avoidance
- Laptop or tablet
- Power tap & extension cord
- Regular & Phillips screwdrivers
- Wire cutters & needle-nose pliers
Participants must complete the following modules prior to attending:
- Arc Mapping Basics
- Basic Electricity
- Electrical Safety
- Residential Electrical Systems
- Introduction to Evidence
- These prerequisites provide foundational knowledge for course participation and examination.
- IAAI Member: $380
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Non-Member: $560
- Debit/Credit card payments only. For alternate payment methods, please contact IAAI-Training@firearson.com.
- Cancellations made 31+ days prior to the course will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 30 days of the course are non-refundable.
Contact:
- For questions or additional information, please email IAAI-Training@firearson.com.