Fire Investigator

Fire and explosion investigation per NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033: applying the scientific method to determine origin and cause, reading fire patterns, collecting and preserving evidence, documenting the scene, and meeting legal standards for credible testimony.

70 questions in this bank · Source checked: IFSTA / NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033 (Fire Investigator)

What you’ll drill

• The scientific method in fire investigation
• Origin and cause determination
• Reading fire patterns
• Evidence collection and preservation
• Electrical and ignition sources
• Legal considerations and testimony

A daily round is 10 questions. Streaks and weak-spot tracking stick to your device.

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