FI310 - Wildland Fire Case Development

Reviewed: 2009     Hours: 32

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction into the law enforcement case development of major wildland arson, including serial arson. Students are instructed in strategies and tactics to combat serial wildland arson and work in groups to develop a case plan and presentation based on an actual wildland arson case. Course includes extensive pre-course work reading, exercises, and a test.

Due to the sensitive nature of the materials in this course, the course is being maintained by the Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee. See Team Roster at http://www.nwcg.gov/branches/ppm/cepc/index.htm for contact information.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of administrative and management functions related to the investigation of complex wildland fire cases.
• Given a case file, the student will use his or her knowledge of advanced investigation methodology to analyze the data and properly identify any strengths and weaknesses associated with the case; determine necessary follow-up actions; and make assignments based on the analysis.
• Review existing case file information and develop an investigative strategy that includes proper staffing and organizational structure; a written investigation plan; and an Incident Action Plan.
• Identify and apply specific investigative strategies and administrative functions associated with the management of a complex serial arson investigation team or task force.
• Prepare, collect, organize and disseminate all relevant investigative data.

Target Group:

Personnel desiring to become qualified as wildland fire investigation team members (INTM).

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

The lead and instructors must be qualified wildland fire investigators (INVF) and have successfully completed FI-310, Wildland Fire Investigation Case Development.
Also see Instructor Certification at the beginning of the Field Manager's Course Guide.

Prerequisites:

Qualified as a wildland fire investigator (INVF).
Successful completion of approximately 15 hours of pre-course work and the pre-course test.

Offer Level:
Regional, state or area

This Course Description is verbatim from the NWCG Field Manager's Course Guide (156 page PDF: Adobe Acrobat Reader required) and accurate as of 10-31-2011.

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