Course Overview
The Origin & Cause Awareness class presents an overview of the needs and requirements to conduct fire scene investigations.  The course specifically provides a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations and provides essential knowledge to enable them to recognize possible causes of fire.  Topics include recognizing an intentionally set fire, preserving evidence, and properly reporting information to appropriate officials. 

Course registration may be done by paper form or electronically. Your Chief will need a PIN number from IFSI if you use electronic registration.

Audiences
Firefighters, Fire Officers, Police Officers, Insurance Company Investigators or Adjusters, and State’s Attorneys Office Investigators or Prosecutors. 

Course Prerequisites
Member of agency listed above or other emergency responder organization.  No course prerequisites required.

Course Mechanics
Students will be notified about one week prior to the start of the course by their class instructor. Direction will be supplied via email providing login and further class information.
This is primarily a self-directed course. An instructor is available by email to handle course and learning content questions. Each course lasts approximately 30 days (depending on the length of the month). Student must complete all coursework within that time frame to pass the course.
Studies include:

• Review of course objectives.
• Course required reading (available for on and off-line study).
• View online presentations.
• Online quizzes.

Final Course Test
There is not a final test for this course. Successfully passing end of modules tests/ quizzes will be used for testing.