SD State Fire School 2026 (140th Annual) Sessions

This 2-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation for the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law. Pre-course materials and course syllabus BYOD Instructions: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_0770.pdfPDF 108KB Course Syllabus: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0770.pdfPDF 467KB