Electrical Aspects of Fire Investigation 8.26-28.25 AL

This course addresses the critical skills essential to the effective investigation and evaluation of fires involving potential electrical fire causes. This course utilizes state of the art techniques, practices, protocols and standards to assist investigators to properly and effectively evaluate electrical systems and associated components to ascertain their role in a fire. Students will be provided with a basic knowledge of electricity, electrical circuits and distribution systems, proper evaluation and recognition of common electrical faults and failures of electrical components and circuits, as well as a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and how it applies to fire investigations. The use of “Arc Mapping” will also be discussed and how it can be effectively used to assist in fire origin determination. Participants will also be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of electricity, electrical circuits, systems and arc mapping principles through a series of instructor-led “hands-on” practical exercises.

Topics to be covered: 

• Scene Safety & Definitions / Terms
• Atomic Theory & Electricity
• Ohm’s Law, Joules’ Law, & Magnetism
• AC vs. DC Systems & Transformers
• Three Phase Power & Branch Circuits
• Service Entrance & Circuit Breakers
• Meter Usage
• Wiring 
• Measuring Voltage & Current
• Electrical Failure
• Evidence Collection & Scene Processing
• Electrical Heating
• Arcing Through Char & Melting
• Electrical Examination & Examination Hints
• Arc Mapping
• Open Neutral Failure
• Intrusion Alarm & Surveillance Systems
• Case Studies & Myth Avoidance

You will need to bring: 

• Laptop/tablet
• Power tap & extension cord
• Regular & Philips screwdriver
• Wire cutters & needle nose pliers

CFITrainer.Net® Module Prerequisites:

• Arc Mapping Basic 
• Basic Electricity 
• Electrical Safety 
• Residential Electrical Systems 
• Introduction to Evidence
  • Prerequisites are required as supporting knowledge for the class and the examination.  Materials within the class and examination will reference all Prerequisites.

Fees:

• IAAI-Member: $380.00  
• Non-Member: $560.00  
  • Debit/Credit Card payments only. If you must use a check or other means please contact IAAI-Training@firearson.com

Cancellation Structure:

• 31 days prior to start of class, monies refunded.
• 30 days prior to start of class, no refund.

Questions? IAAI-Training@firearson.com

All IAAI offerings are subject to cancellation or changes.