Course Description: The curriculum in this course is designed to enhance the fire investigator’s ability to detect and determine the origin and cause of a fire. Specific topics include fire behavior review, investigator ethics, construction ignition sources, reading fire patterns and scene re-construction. Special topics on electrical fire investigation, woodland fires, vehicle fires, mobile home fires, and cell phone devices will be covered. Special emphasis on fire scene documentation and extinguisher/alert systems will be stressed.
- Duration - 45 hours
- Dress - Station Uniform (long pants, t-shirts)
- Book - TBD
BORA
If you are an approved BORA Inspector, BORA can sponsor you to attend the class. Your class tuition and books will be covered. Please follow the directions to register. You must register for each class individually. Do not pay the registration or tuition. You must upload your BORA card and your BORA card expiration date. If your card and expiration are not uploaded within 3 business days of registration, you will be withdrawn from class.
PRE-REQUISITES
- VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
- BORA CERTIFICATION CARD
- ANY PREREQUISITE DOCUMENTS
- ie. Protection Systems I is required for Protection System II
By registering and paying for this course, the student agrees to the Release and Waiver and Photo/Video Release and Waiver as stated below.
FOR CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING, TESTING, AND/OR EDUCATION
In consideration for my acceptance to a training, testing, and/or educational program at the City of Coral Springs, I agree to sign this Release and Waiver. Accordingly, I agree to unconditionally release, waive, and discharge the City of Coral Springs, its Commission members, employees, agents, and servants, all hereafter referred to as “releases,” from all claims and causes of action, that I, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, may have for any loss, damage, or injury to person or property, whether caused by the negligence, or otherwise of the releases in connection with my participation in any training, testing, and/or educational program at the City of Coral Springs. In addition, I agree to indemnify completely, the releases against all claims, demands, made by or on behalf of me in relation to my participation in any training, testing, and/or educational program and all causes of actions arising out of my own actions or involvement with the City of Coral Springs.
If you are registering a child under the age of 18 or an incapacitated adult you represent and warrant that you are the parent or legal guardian of that party and have the legal authority to enter into this agreement on their behalf and by proceeding with this event registration, you agree that the terms of this Agreement and Waiver shall apply equally to all Registered Parties. By registering a child under 18, you agree and consent to the collection of that child’s information which you provide for the purposes of registration.
I hereby confer on the City of Coral Springs the absolute, irrevocable right and permission to use my image, in City media that includes but is not limited to print, digital or video format, for the purposes of public information, historical documentation, and/or promotion of City events and activities. I give my consent freely, with the understanding that no remuneration of compensation will be forthcoming.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND WAIVER AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND AGREE TO THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER AS MY OWN FREE ACT.
I expressly agree that this Release and Waiver is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.
COVID-19 RESPONSIBILITIES
Thank you for applying to CSRIPS during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are sure this wasn’t a decision you made lightly. As a first responder, this pandemic will be something that we continue to deal with each and every day.
Your first day of class is quickly approaching. It is your responsibility to communicate to the staff should you be diagnosed, exposed or feel ill prior to the beginning of Day 1. Not communicating with the staff, showing up to class not feeling well or being exposed and not communicating shall result in dismissal with no option to re-enroll in a future class.
All students, staff and instructors are required to complete a daily check in process when onsite. This process, along with the rules and regulations, will be communicated to you after acceptance into the program.
As a reminder, the CSRIPS Health and Safety Plan is always available for you to review on our website.
By continuing with your application and making payment, you are agreeing to these terms.