ProgramCIP 43.0205

Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention

A program focusing on the theory and principles of fire combustion and behavior applied to the analysis of fires and their causes. Includes instruction in fire behavior and combustion, fire dynamics, hazardous materials chemistry, incendiary fire analysis, fire-related human behavior, forensic procedures, investigative techniques, case management and case preparation.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Arson Prevention and Investigation, Fire Investigation, Fire Analysis.

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Fire Inspectors and Investigators33-2021
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers33-1021

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English Language2 of 2
Law and Government1 of 2
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